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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hot-tred, n. [Cf. former north. Eng. hot-trod.] In hot tred, following a fresh or recent trail. —c1575 Balfour Pract. 610.
It sall be lauchful to the said wardane [sc. of the Marches] to persew the chase in hot tred, until sic time and place as fugitive … be apprehendit
