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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fet(t)erlok, Fettirlok, n. [ME. feterlock, fetirlok, fetyrlokke (c 11440), f. Fetter n.] a. A form of padlock. b. A fetterlock for a horse. 1390 Misc. Bann. C. II. 110.
Unum vestimentum cum uno feterlok quod Iohannes Gibson emit ultimo in Flandris 1548 Ex. Processes (Reg. H.).
Ane hyngin fettir lok of irne, price iiij s. 1549–50 Ayr Common Good Acc.
Reidheid v. Leslie. Item thre fettir lokis to the tolbuith, xv s. 1554 Duncan Laideus Test. 157.
War the gray meir in the fettir lox At Johne Vpalandis dur knit fast aneuch 1559–60 Edinb. Old Acc. I. 310.
Ane fetter lok to the catband of the said porte, iij s.