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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gainhekling, -ȝekling, n. (?) — 1606 Edinb. Test. XLI. 253.
Twelf scoir of gainȝekling being sacking claith at vij s. the ell
Ib. XLII. 18 b.
Thrie spynnill of gainhekling ȝairne at xxvi s. viii d. the spynnill, … ane pund of gainhekling tow price thairof iv s.

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