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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Oppillatioun, n. [Late ME. opilacioun (c 1400), e.m.E. oppilation (1539), L. oppilātio, F. opilation (14th c. in Hatz.-Darm.): cf. Oppyle v.] An obstruction. —1580 Skeyne Descr. Well A 4.
Being also laxatiue and prouokis womitine, sa it oppinnis the obstructiounis & oppillatiounis of the liuer
