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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Caudil, n. [ME. cawdel, caudel, ONF. caudel. Cf. Caddel(l.] A caudle or caudle-cup. — 1489 Treas. Acc. I. 120; 1491 Ib. 182.
To the King, quhen he hwfe Duncan Forstaris sonnis barne, to put in the caudil 1501 Ib. II. 41.
To the maister cuke that he gaif to the frere that put the flouris in the ladyis caudil
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