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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hyrdwyse, a. [Hird n.1 or Hird n.2] (?) —1520 Fife Sheriff Ct. 178.
The grond & manys of Craghall will beyre in pastoring four score … of hyrdwyse nolt Ib.
Ilk hyrdwysse nolt, iij s.