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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Charnel, Charnale, n. Also: charnaill, -vell. [ME. charnelle (1430), OF. charnel.] A hinge. Also attrib. with band. c1475 Wall. vii. 1153.
He … ordand him to saw the burd in twa … On charnaill bandis nald it full fast and sone 1488 Treas. Acc. I. 84.
A ring with a paddok stane with a charnale 1506 Ib. III. 395.
Ane belt to the Kingis hames, with charnellis c 1600 Edinb. Archit. Assoc. IX. 134.
Of charnvell bandis to the Port xvii pundis wecht
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