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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1676
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Hucle, v. [Of obscure origin.] tr. To maltreat in some fashion. — 1676 Forbes Baron Ct. 305.
They saw … Margaret Smith hucle and taw … Janet Fraser back and fore 1676 Ib.
Janet Fraser and her husband … did tost and hucle Jean Dalgardno
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