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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nowt-fald, Nout-fauld, Nolt-, Noult-fald, -fauld, n. An enclosure for cattle, a cattle-fold. — 1537–8 Dunferm. Reg. Ct. 151.
His part of thair nolt fald
1581 Burne Disput. in 1573-1600 Cath. Tr. 138/22.
Thair be na difference betuix your kirkis and als monie noult faldis
1600-1610 Melvill 188.
The materiall kirkes lyes lyk sheipe and nout faulds
1587 Carmichael Etym. 16.
Bovile, a nowtfald
1693 M. P. Brown Suppl. Decis. IV. 84.
The nolt-fauld

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