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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hoodstaill, n. No doubt a var. of Hede-stele n. (headstall), used fig.: see the full context, where a mixing of metaphors is implied. —1608 in Calderwood VI. 744.
The midd couple will never hold fast the souple to the handstaff, notwithstanding the hoodstaill of wrested Scripture
