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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1643-1669
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Hesper, n. An implement for making hasps of yarn. —1643 Edinburgh Testaments LX. 280.
Twa lint quheillis … ; ane pair of hesperis 1669 Ib. LXXIII. 292 b.
Ane paire of hespers