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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1680
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Half-pick, n. [e.m.E. half-pike (1599).] A small pike. — c1680 W. Row Blair 570.
The hangman leading the horse, Mr Cameron's head upon a half-pick in his hand
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