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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1402, 1506-1546
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Hake, Haik, n.1 [MLG. and LG. hake. Cf. Hak n.1 See also Heck.] A hook. — 1402 Exchequer Rolls III. 544.
Costagiis factis super tronam … for hakis and rapis, xij d. 1506 Treasurer's Accounts III. 268.
For jc gret hakis … ; for iiijc small hakis 1510 Edinb. Hammermen 68.
To James Smyth for twa hakis to hyng thaim one 1546 Treasurer's Accounts VIII. 439.
For haikkis and nalis to hing the tapizare
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