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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Beriall, n.2 [ME. beriall (15th c.). var. of bir-, buriall.] = Burial. —1513 Doug. x. viii. 132.
With all solace pertenyng beryall 1547 Corr. M. Lorraine 174.
The auld kingis beriall [will] be solempnisat c 1666 6th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. 686/1.
For ringien of the Tolboth-bell for Sir Robert Farqher his beriall
