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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Irle, Yrle, n. [Cf. Wirling and mod. dial. wirl.] A dwarfish or stunted person. — a1508 Kennedy Flyt. 38.
Wan-fukkit funling that natour maid ane yrle [M. irle]
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