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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SHAMELLS, n.pl. Also shaemles. Sc. forms of Eng. shambles, a slaughterhouse, abattoir (Abd. 1714 Session Papers, Magistrats Peterhead v. Merchant Maiden Hosp. (May 1838) App. 29; Ags. 1892 Arbroath Guide (12 Nov.) 3). See also Skemmel. [′ʃamlz]
