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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1511-1530
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Hew, n.2 (?) — 1511–12 Treasurer's Accounts IV. 328.
For dichtein of xiiij steile sadillis with ymery hew 1530 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 23.
That na man [sc. bonet-makar] … be fund with vnsufficient stuf, viz. with wob yarne or vther hew of burges stuff
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