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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Helter, v.1 Also: heltir. [f. Heltern.; ME. heltryn (Prompt. Parv.).] To put a halter about the neck of (a person). Also fig. —a1538 Abell 124 b.
This miserabill man ... wes heltirt be the fend his maistir & led in repreuable wit1571 Sempill Sat. P. xxviii. 163.
Sone was I helterit fra the hous was wun
