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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1537-1538, 1602
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Westell, Wostell, adv. [West n. Cf. Eistell adv.Also in the later dial.] a. A westell, to the west of. b. attrib. —a. a1538 Abell 71a.
Sex myle a wostell Dundey a1538 Abell 98b.
He deit a westell Dunbertane in Cardros —b. 1602 Monkland Baron Ct. 5.
That no peittis be cassin … a eistell the wostell end of the lang steill
