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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1558-1561
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How(i)t, Hoit, n. [ME. hott (a 1300), hotte, F. hotte.] A basket or pannier for carrying earth, sand, etc. — 1558 Treasurer's Accounts X. 422.
For jclx hoitis, price of the pece, iiij pence 1558 Ib. 423.
For tymmer to be botumis to the said howitis 1561 Ib. XI. 116.
For lx howtis and thair boddomis preparit for careing of erth
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