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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Murther-hole, n. [Cf. Murther n.3 and Murdris-hole.] A loop or loop-hole for shooting from. —1606 Birnie Kirk-b. xix.
To beligger the lodgings of men for feare of their murther-holes, they wil looke ere they loupe
