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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Hartcloath, ? for hard-cloth (cf. *Hart weik and Hard weik), f. Hard(i)s n. = herdine clayth, Hardin n. and a. 2 (1), harden cloth. —1681 New Mills Manuf. lxxxviii.
To. .hartcloath and sacking for 4 dressing boards
