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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1644
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Fall-head, n. (?) —1644 Tulliallan Coal Wks. 99 b.
For making of ane new fallhead to the windes 1644 Ib. 244 b.
For kering off the winds with the fall hed