1776 Watty & Madge in D. Herd II. 199 But hark!—the kail-bell rings, and I Maun gae link aff the pot.
1849 Lady Wilde tr. W. Meinhold I. 249 The sexton rung the kale-bell. This bell was a sign..to the women-folk, who were left at home..to prepare dinner.