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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Blind nale, naill, n. Also: blynd-, blend-. [Blind a.] ? A blunt nail. 1534–5 M. Works Acc. III. 17 b.
vjc blynd gyron nale; … jm iijxx blynd mullour nale 1564–5 Edinb. Old Acc. II. 203.
For ane hunder blind naill 1582 Edinb. D. Guild Acc. 121.
iiijc blynd naillis at xxx d. the c. 1590 Ib. 378.
Thre gros hunderth blyn dur naill to thir said skelfis 1611 M. Works Acc. IX. 5 b.
xxx blend nailles for nailling ane brod
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