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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Moriehead and feit, Murray head, Morreyhead and (? ) feel, phr. [Origin and precise meaning obscure. Perh. the adj. is e.m.E. moary (1581), moorie (1600), f. More n., ? = dark-coloured, black, like a Moor, and perh. feel in the earlier examples should read feet.] ? Some dark-coloured or black polish, resembling in colour a Moor's head and feet. — 1693 Foulis Acc. Bk. 152.
To And. Milne to buy a kan to hold morreyhead and feel for the horse Ib.
To him to buy murray heed and feel 1695 Ib. 176.
For a pint of moriehead and feit for the coatch and harnis
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