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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Hauture, n. [e.m.E. haughture (a 1628), F. hauteur.] Height. —1590 Burel Pilgr. ii. ii.
… Erix that monstrus mountaine hie, Quhois hauture hes na quantitie