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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1478
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Hafe-waith, n. = Hafe-wrak,n. —1478 Reg. Great S. 281/1.
Terras dominiorum de Orknay et Zetland … unacum le wrak, wattell, waithe et hafewaith [ed. hasewaith]