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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hos(e)les, a. [e.m.E. hoselesse (1594).] Without hose. —1389 Reg. Cambuskenneth 260.
We ordane … that the said Robert … sall cum … hudles, hosles, hatles [etc.]