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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Harsky, -ie, a. [Harsk a. Cf. e.m.E. harshye (1583–1607).] Rough. —a1500 Henr. Fab. 2807.
Hir [sc. the frog's] loggerand leggis and hir harsky hyde c1590 J. Stewart 39/327.
He neuir start … Thocht oft he hyst him vith his harskie hand
