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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1438-1475, 1590
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Halsbane, n. [Cf. ON. hals-bein, MDu. halsbeen.] The neckbone. — 1438 Exchequer Rolls V. 58.]
[Waltero Halsbane, grangiario de Kyndromy c1475 Acts of Schir William Wallace v. 149 (1570).
The grundin sword … baith craig and hals bane In sunder straik 1590 Burel Queen's Entry xlv.
Syne thair wes hung at thair hals bane, The espinell, a precious stane
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