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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hew, n.3 [e.m.E. hue (1502), AN. hu, heu (1292), only in the same phrase.] Hue (and cry). —14.. Acts I. 51/2.
Gif ony man has stollyn ony catal and men folow hym wyth hew and cry of the cuntre
