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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1460-1500
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Hattrell, n. Also: hattrall. [ME. hattrelle, haterel (a 1325), OF. hatrel, haterel.] The crown (of the head). — c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 1570.
The speris point he bare Quyte throw betuix the hattrall and the hare a1500 Henr. Fab. 1015.
With that the meir gird him … , And straik the hattrell of his heid away
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