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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1594
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(Hekkill-,) Hecling, n. (Cf. Hek(k)il(l n. 2 b and Hek(k)illit a. 1.) Attrib. — 1594 Edinburgh Testaments XXVII. 284 b.
xviij elnes of gray hecling claytht price of the hail xl s.
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