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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Ankleth, n. Also: hanc(k)leth. [Coalesced form of ME. ankle and lith limb. Cf. ON. ökla-liðr, Da. ankel-led.] The ankle-joint, ankle. c 1420 Liber Calchou 450.
Bled … on the vayn that is ewin vnder the ankleth c 1538 Lynd. Syde Taillis 121.
I wyll conclude, That of syde Taillis can cum na gude, Syder nor may thare hanclethis hyde 1596 Dalr. I. 94/6.
Thair cotes war syd evin to the hanckleth
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