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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Halt, Hault, n. [f. Halt v. and a. Also e.m.E. (1599).] A lameness, a limping or limp. Also fig. —a1500 Henr. III. 127/25.
Thocht thow be blind, or haif ane halt c1590 Fowler I. 285/90.
By … covering my sins eache one, [Thou] not rekkneth vp my haults 1662 Lamont Diary 192.
This yowng gentelman had ane halt in his goeing
