A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1498-1499
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Kavill, v. [Var. of Cavill v.1 See also kaveling s.v. Cavelling vbl. n.] tr. To divide or assign by casting lots. —a1499 Contemplacioun of Synnaris 1003.
Thai drewe him on the croce … , Kavillit his clething
