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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Hollsteir, Hulster, n. [Late e.m.E. (1663) and e.m.Du. holster.] —1667 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Deeds I. 146.
Ane pair of hollsteirs peissteilles 1666-74 Fraser Polichron. 443.
On of his hulster pistolls
