Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†HOULL, n. Nonce Sc. form of owl. Cf. Ool and Hoolet.Inv. 1702 Inv. Kirk Session Rec. (Mitchell 1902) 6:
To sett up deals above their seatt for preserving their Dasks from the filth of the houll which frequently sits above them.
