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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kevill, n. Also: kewill. [ME. kevelle (15th c.), var. of Cavill n.¹: for this form ? cf. ON. kefli cylindrical piece of wood. Cf. also Kavil(l.] a. A portion or share (of land, fishing rights) assigned by lot. b. A lot that is cast. —a. c 1320 Reg. Great S. (1814) 8/1.]
[Omnes terras de … Midilkeuill 1616 Ib. 588/2.
Cum decimis salmonum unius lie kevill dicte piscarieb. 1628 Misc. Spald. C. V. 224.
Ane kewill being cassin, quhilk of the twa grounds beginis to pay thair pultrie and capones, it is fallin on the wast ground for this present yeir, the east grond the nixt yeir