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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1490-1497
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Halis, -es, Hailis. The designation of a pursuivant, prob. belonging to Patrick, first Earl of Bothwell and second Lord Hailes, created Earl in 1488. — 1490–1 Exchequer Rolls in Treasurer's Accounts I. ccxcv.
Hales signifero 1492 Acts Lords of Council I. 254/1.
The mylne of Grynlaw..to be broikit be Halis pursewant vtheris wayis callit Roger Schoriswod 1492 Ib.
The said Hailis 1497 Treasurer's Accounts I. 357.
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