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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hert-horn(e, n. [Hert n.2 Cf. Hart-horn.] a. The horn of a hart. b. Hartshorn. — 1506 Treas. Acc. III. 386.
For hert hornes and gayt skinnes for the wildmen cotis for the barres 1533 Boece ix. i. 286.
The pepill … knewe the hert horne remede contrare the eddir stang 1546 Acta Conc. & Sess. MS. XXI. 84 b.
Ane chandlar of herthorn
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