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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Windbank, n. [Erron. for windband (Wyn(d)band n.).] The nave-band of a wheel. —1705 Foulis Acc. Bk. 373.
The windbank to the cart 5 s., 2 naills to the cart wheell 1 s. 6 d.