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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1688
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(Schuler,) Shouler, n. [Schule v. Cf. 19th c. Eng. shooler (1857), also late ME schoveler (Prompt. Parv.).] One who shovels. = Schuleman n. —1688 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. XIII 369.
Payit to metsters, sifters, shoulers and uthers in metting out 3396 bolls meall
