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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1591-1621
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Fisch hand, n. (?) —1591 Thanes of Cawdor 204.
For ane new skabart to your heland sowrd … and ane new fische hand 1606 Edinburgh Testaments XLI. 356 b.
Fyve dosane fishe handis at auchtene shillingis the dosane 1621 Ib. LI. 76 b.
Ten dosane fiche handis at tuentie schillingis the dosane
