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Quotation dates: 1836
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¶JUSKAL, n. A tale. Gael.Per. 1836 Wilson's Tales of the Borders II. 26:
Having heard, from the mouth of her grand mother, the many “juskals” or tales, which prevail in the neighbourhood.
