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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Hew,) Hewe, v.2 [e.m.E. hew, ME. heu, OE. híwian, to form, to colour.] tr. To depict, blazon. — c1450-2 Howlat 424.
Part of the principale [arms] … I sall haist me to hewe hartlie but hyre
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