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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1609
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Halsfang, n. [Hals n. 1; fang ‘that which seizes’, see Fang n.] —1609 Skene Reg. Maj. i. 121.
The baxter sall be put vpon the pillorie (or halsfang) and the browster vpon the cockstule
