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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Feal, a. [OF. feal.] Faithful. —c1575 Balfour Pract. 243.
Quhen ane tenent makis fealtie to his lord, he sould … say on this maner: — Hear ye, my Lord, I sall be leill and feal to you