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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1577-1578
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Humil, v. ? Var. of Quhomle v. (to capsize, overthrow), ? conformed to Humil(l v. (to humble). — a1578 Pitsc. II. 267/2.
Thair arteilȝerrie … schot throche the wallis and siclyk humilt the heid of the blockhous
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