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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1669
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Heist, v. (Cf. Heis(e v. and *Hoist v.) — 1669 Melrose Reg. Rec. II. 246.
[The court absolves George Notman from action by James Smith] for heisting off corn to Michell Fisher; [not proven that he] hoist [the corn]
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