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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Heavit, n. (?: var. of Heft n. (haft) seems possible.) —1681 New Mills Manuf. lxxxviii.
To teasell handles smoothing ravishes heavits hartcloath and sacking for 4 dressing boards
