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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1574-1575, 1645
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Hirst, n.3 [Of obscure origin. In later Eng. use as hurst.] The frame of a pair of millstones. — 1574-5 Haddington Treas. Acc. 7.
Ane peis to mend the myll hirst 1574-5 Ib. 29.
Wynnand clay to lay the kyrk myll hirst 1645 Tulliallan Coal Wks. 146 b.
For wpputing of the hirstt [in the new mill]
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