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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1513
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Hillir, int. [Cf. ME. hilla (a 1400), e.m.E. hillo (1602).] Hallo. — 1513 Doug. iii. vi. 192 (Sm.).
Thi fallowis cry out, hillir haill! [B. illyr haill] On burd!
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