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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hak, n.1 [LG. hâk. Du. haak, with shortened vowel. Cf. Hake n.1] A hook. —1488 Treas. Acc. I. 100.
For cordis and hakkis and ryngis to hyng vp the claythis 1501 Ib. II. 22.
Payit … for making and gilting of the hakkis to the wyndois 1503 Ib. 382.
For hakkis and cordis to hing trevises and clathes of estait 1507 Ib. III. 335.
For iiijc small hakkis
