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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1537-1577
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Kilhous, Kellis hous, n. [ME. kylne howse (1417), e.m.E. kyll howse (1544).] A building or part of one containing a kiln (Kill n. 1). — 1537 Master of Works Accounts (ed.) I. 226.
For tua lokis to the jelhous and kellis hous iiii s. 1577 Edinburgh Testaments V. 276 b.
The haill loft abone the kilhous lyand abone the turat brig
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