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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1512-1514
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Daweling, n. Also: davilling, deweling. [Of obscure origin and meaning. Cf. Devel(l)ing.] — 1512 Rentale Dunkeld. fol. 123 b.
Pro cedendis lignis … ad lie daweling pontis 1512 Ib.
Lie deweling pontis 1513 Ib. 157.
Ligna fraxina pro tabulis ad lie daweling woltarum pontis 1514 Ib. 161 b.
Pro cedendis & portandis lignis ad pontem pro davilling
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