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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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How(i)t, Hoit, n. [ME. hott (a 1300), hotte, F. hotte.] A basket or pannier for carrying earth, sand, etc. —1558 Treas. Acc. X. 422.
For jclx hoitis, price of the pece, iiij pence Ib. 423.
For tymmer to be botumis to the said howitis 1561 Ib. XI. 116.
For lx howtis and thair boddomis preparit for careing of erth
