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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Habbell, n. [Var. of Hob(b)ell with usual a for o.] Appar., a metal plate or protector for part of a shoe. — 1676 Kirkintilloch B. Ct. 76.
[A thief had] iron heill habbells on single sollit shoone
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