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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hopschakil, -schaikil, n. Also Hupschakyll. [e.m.E. hopshakle (a 1568). Also in mod. south. Sc. dial. as hapshackle.] A hopple or hobble for a horse. —1501 Treas. Acc. II. 27.
For ij hopschakilles to the coursoures 1503 Ib. 219.
For … hopschakilles, girthes for the harnes hors [etc.] 1548 Ib. IX. 195.
For ane pair of hopschaiklis to ane of the Frenche hors
