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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Ele ark, Eil(l) ark, n. Also: eill arct. [Ark n.1] A device for catching eels. 1541 Reg. Privy S. II. 618/1.
The landis of Sauchquhy, with the … fischeingis, cruvis, eill arks [etc.] 1544 Reg. Cupar A. II. 224.
Reseruand … ane ele ark, and the stand thairof 1583 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 288.
The provest … and counsall … settis to Edward Galbrayth, skynner, the eill ark at the eist end of the North Loch 1608 Reg. Great S. 738/1.
Cum integro lacu, … anguillarun archo, lie eillark, ejusdem 1624 Ib. 215/2.
Lacus de Restenneth cum lie eilarkis et piscariis 1641 Acts V. 548/1.
The loch of Lundores with the fischings thairof and eill arctis in the burnes
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