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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quarrell-coall, Querrell-coill, n. Appar., coal taken from a ‘quarry’ or open-cast working, outcrop coal. — 1600 Glasgow B. Rec. I 205.
Parte of thair said commone landis … reservand querrell coill lymestane and mos 1680 Foulis Acc. Bk. 53.
For 24 daill Clakmannan coall … I got a daill of quarrell coall from him to bute
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