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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Halis, Hailis, n.¹ [OF. (les) hales, the market-hall, pl. of hale, a hall. Cf. Hallis n.] A covered market-place. — 15.. Aberd. B. Rec. MS. XVI (J).
The townis consent to mak a halis to mett the wyttal that hapenis to cum to this burgh to sell 1541 Ib. XVII.
To byg ane commound hailis