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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fethir-lok, n. ‘A lock which has what is called a featherspring’ (J); but perh. an error for Fettirlok. — 1478 Acta Aud. 82/1.
ij mett burdis, … a fethir lok
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