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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Haggirbald, Haggarbald, n. (An abusive term of doubtful meaning. See also the note to Luschbald n.) — c1500-c1512 Dunb. Flyt. 149 (M).
Foull haggirbald [B. heggir-], for hennis ȝit will thow hang Id. lx. 19.
Wyld haschbaldis, haggarbaldis, and hummellis, Druncartis [etc.]
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