Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SEWALL, n. Nonce variant or misreading of Eng. save-all, a contrivance attached to a candlestick, usu. a spike on which a candle-stump can be stuck to burn to its end for economy.Edb. 1715 S.H.S. Misc. I. 501:
2 Candlesticks, Snuffers and Snuff box and a Sewall.
