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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1566-1600
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Hals-lok, n. Also: haslok. [Hals n. 1. In later use hass-, hawslok.] The wool on a sheep's neck. — 1566 Edinb. B. Rec. III. 226.
The flescheouris … cuttis thair skynnis hard by the craig, … quhairthrow the saidis merchandis wantis samekill of the said skynne at the craig, with … the fynest woll of the skyn callit the halslok 1570 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs I. 21.
It is alledgitt that … the haslokis and fyne woll of the skynnis … [are] thifteouslie stollin1600 Kirkcudbr. B. Rec. I. 373.
Hals lok [pr. half lok]
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