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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1616-1642
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Nyne-, Nine-holis, -holl(i)s, n. [e.m.E. nine-holes (1573).] In south Scotland: The game of nine-holes. — 1616 Ritchie Ch. S. Baldred 150.
Accusit for playing at the nyneholis 1631 Dundonald Par. Rec. 325; etc.1640 Mouswald Kirk S. 1 July. 1642 Kelso Presb. Rec. in Berw. Nat. C. V. 333.
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