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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*(Hele-), Heelwidge, n. (e.m.E. helewedge (1523) a wedge used to fasten, the coulter of a plough, f. Hele n.1) —1562-92 Wode's Psalter (ed.) 241.PleughSong in
