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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Hale cord,) Haill, Hayle corde, n. [haill Hale v.1] Rope for hauling. — 1622-6 Bisset (Sea Laws) II. 213/26.
Schip graith, hayle corde [Balfour, haill cordis], floitraipis of nettis, … and uther graith that floittis
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