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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Farrell, n. (Meaning obscure. Cf. Furrell.) —1682 New Mills Manuf. 35.
The master is ordered that a farrell be shutt through the middle of every cloth that is mixed … before they goe to press, and keep the same number one both ends of the peece
