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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hairsay, -sey, n. Also: -sye, -saw; harsay. [Hair n.1 and Say n.] A species of say, prob. partly made with hair.1610 Edinb. Test. XLVI. 166.
Tua ellis half ell hairsay Ib. 253.
Aucht elnes of hairsay 1612 Bk. Rates 326.
Sayes, called hairsayes 1618 Edinb. Test. L. 108.
Ane wob of hairsaw contening tuentiefoure elnes 1624 Edinb. B. Rec. VI. 259.
Ane fyne hairsye lume with the furniture thairof 1627 Brechin Test. IV. 291.
Threittein elnis of hairsey claytht 1658 Ib. VI. 157.
Ane gowne of harsay
