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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hedd(e)ry, a. [f. Hedder n. Cf. Haddery a.] Heathery. —1552 Antiq. Aberd. & B. IV. 657.
Begynnand he the eist grite carne … and the grite heddery bank Ib.
The said heddry bank