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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1569-1573, 1640-1685
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Starting-hole, n. [e.m.E. stertyng hole (1530), startyng hoille (1531).] A refuge. —1569-73 Bann. Memor. 10.
That auld craig is ane guid starting hole 1640 Intentions Army Scotland Declared 38.
Now they take themselves to another starting-hole 1685 Lauder Observes 178.
The unaccessible starting holes this Hyland country affords
