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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Haler,) Hail(l)er, n. [e.m.E. haler (1611).] One who, or that which, hauls; a hauler. —1629 M. Works Acc. XXIV. 3 b.
For four pund taloune to the hailer of the blok Ib. 18.
For … gluiffis to the tuo casteris and thair hailler
