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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hobbeld, pp. adj. Also Howbald. [p.p. of Hobbill v.2] Roughly mended, cobbled. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. Flyt. 212 (M).
Vpone thy botinis howbald hard as hornea1568 Lynd. Pedder C. 27.
With bair blew bonattis and hobbeld schone
