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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1581-1605, 1678
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Hochar, -er, n. [f. Hoch v.] One who houghs or hamstrings. — 1581 Acts III. 217/1.
Slayeris and hocheris of horsis and oxin 1587 Ib. 460/1.
The punisement of hocharis of oxin, hors, and guidis in tyme of laubouring 1605 Douglas Chart. 320.
Dyuers persones … committis … outputting and inbringing of theuis, hocheris of oxin 1678 Mackenzie Laws & C. i. xix. § ix.
Hochers and killers of oxen, horses, and other cattel, are punishable by death
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