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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1648
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Hip-tree, n. [Hip n.1] A rafter for the end of a roof. — 1648 Tulliallan Coal & Salt Wks. 56 b.
For ii garrounes to the couples & hiptrees
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