Dr. Strain, Bishop of abila, V.A. of the Eastern District of Scotland, entered the chapel at the great south door, and marched slowly up the centre of the choir to the sanctuary, the organ sounding whilst the bell was heard tolling in the distance.
"Memoirs of James Robert Hope-Scott, Volume 2"
Robert Ornsby
During three later centuries, from time to time she became abila, and one of the strongest outposts of Mussulman defense against the raids of Christian bands from the north.
"Cathedrals of Spain"
John A. (John Allyne) Gade