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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Girl, v. [? ME. grylle, grulle, OE. grillan.] tr. To provoke, incite. —c1590 J. Stewart 60/42.
Quhan ane troup of porcks … plains and quhryns … Quhilk girls the rest maist egarlie to tend For sum revenge
