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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Hame-, Hayme-sok, n. In Wigtown: = Hamesuk(k)in. —1531 Wigtown B. Ct. 259 b.
Malle M^cgarue to Jene Mwre schallans fore hame sok hyre avyne hovis 1532 Ib. 266.
Wylle M^cCanleis to Allane M^cClouche schallans fore hayme sok in his avyne hous & cumin apone hyme with ground wapnys Ib. 267.