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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1593-1608
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Gam-hekling, -herdin, n. (? gain-, cf. Gainhekling.) — 1593 Glasgow Weavers 47.
For ilk elne weving of gam herdin [the weaver] sall tak viij d. 1608 Ib. 52.
In weifing ane gamhekling wob
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