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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1474, 1540-1593
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Arrow-heid, Arow-hede, n. [Late ME. arowhede, e.m.E. arrowe head.] An arrow-head. 1474 Treasurer's Accounts I. 51.
To pay for ij dusane of harow hedis deliuerit in the Wardrop 1540 Ib. VII. 312.
For arow hedis 1590 Criminal Trials I. ii. 192.
The said Loskie Loncart tuik twa elf arrow heides 1593 Edinb. D. Guild Acc. MS. 491.
John Smyth, arrowheid maker
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