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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Hell-cat, n. [e.m.E. (a 1605).] An evil woman, a furious vixen, a witch. — 1612 Ritchie Churches S. Baldred 110.
Jenat Lyttster loikit in his face like ane hellcat
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