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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rochell(e, -aell, attrib. Also: Rat(s)chell. [f. the French place name (La) Rochelle.] Produced in, or exported from, La Rochelle. —1562–3 Treas. Acc. XI 244.
For selling of Burdeaulx and Rochelle wynis incontrar the actis 1609 Arch. Scot. IV 393.
Tua lastis of greit Rochell salt 1616 Dundee Shipping L. 276.
Rochaell salt
