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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hand-saw, n. [ME. (1411).] —1500–1 Acta Conc. II. 477.
Thre sawis, ane armyt, a tugsaw, a handsaw 1506 Glasgow Diocese Reg. II. 152.
All burdis … at may be sawin with hand saw 1582 Edinb. Test. XI. 211 b.
Ane rug saw, ane hand saw, ane bow saw 1596 Ib. XXIX. 320 b.
Ane blaid of ane hand saw