Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1720
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†RONELL, n. Sc. variant of Eng. dial. runnel, a pollard or young tree.Abd. 1720 Monymusk Papers (S.H.S.) 87:
I spock to Pittodrie for ronell trees.
