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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Hairking, n. (? Erron.: halding seems prob., see Hald v. 10 (1), quot. 1450). — 1598 Paisley B. Rec. 218.
The saidis greassoumis [etc.]. .to. . imploy. .in. .hairking of our said bairns at the scuillis [etc.]
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