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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1581-1586
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(Hart-,) Hairt-lock, n. [Hart n.1] A heart-shaped padlock. — 1581 Edinburgh Testaments IX. 106.
Ane dosane of hairt lokkis, … tua dosane foure cant lokkis 1586 Ib. XVI. 366 b.
Twa dossoun and sax hairt lokis
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