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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Half-akyr, -ai(c)ker, n. [ME. half acre, OE. healf æcer.] A half-acre. Also attrib. with heved, end. —c 1350 Liber Dryburgh 231.
Apud le Halfakyrhevedys 1589 Glasgow B. Rec. I. 137.
At everie half aiker end of the said commoun land 1689 Lanark B. Rec. 232.
To sell the tounes four halfe aickers by roup
