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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Coll, v.1 [Northern ME. colle (15th c.), of obscure origin. Cf. Cow v.] To cut hair. —1598 Edinb. B. Rec. V. 228.
That na simpill barbouris suld haif gritter privilege bot onely to coll, schaif, and watche and mak aquavite
