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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1642-1685
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Hurle-, Hurrell-bed, n. [Hurl v. 3.] A bed which goes on Wheels, a truckle-bed. —1642 Edinburgh Testaments LX. 145 b.
Ane firre bed and ane hurle bed in the inner chalmer, … ane stand bed and ane hurlebed in the loft 1669 Ib. LXXIII. 312.
Ane hurrell bed of fir 1685 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries LVIII. 360.
A hurle bed with feather bed & bouster
