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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Heindmest, var. of Hindmest adj. (final). (Cf. Henmast.) — 1597 Misc. Spald. C. I. 107.
The said Helen bade the said Christane tak the haill cheikennis ... and draw tham throw the link of the cruik, and tak the heindnest [sic] and slay with ane fyrie stick 1641 Rec. Old Aberd. II. 16.
The said prayers to begin at the heindmest chape of the bell
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