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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gooshalk, -hauk, n. [e.m.E. goosse hawk (c 1520). Cf. Goishalk.] A goshawk. —c1563 Reg. Panmure I. xxxv.
The haukes cheiflie he lyked were gooshaukes 1580-92 James VI Lusus R. 24.
As gooshalks are of nature geuin to greid
