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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1686
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Land, n. 4 Also: Landit a.2 [In the mod. dial. as land, lan.] A metal hook forming part of the draught-tackle of a plough (? the S-shaped hook or ‘cleek’ connecting the muzzle to the swingle-tree). — 1686 Brechin Testaments VII. 162.
The iron of the horse graith worth xij s. Item two lands ane foot soome and ane brydle worth viij s. Item ane coulter and sock worth xxvj s. viij d. Item the iron of ane new pair of wheels worth vij lib. x s.
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