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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Tuskar, -er, Tuskard, n. [ON torfskeri. Cf. Torsken n.] A tool for cutting peats. Also attrib., cut with such a tool. —1563 Prot. Bk. J. Robeson 14a.
Twa tuskars for pettis 1629 Misc. Maitl. C. II 206.
That no smyth … sall buy ony maid wark sick as kees pleuch irones tuskardis spaidis nor uther maid wark —attrib. 1614 Orkney Test. and Inv. 118.
1 faddome tusker peattis, £2
