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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Half, n.2 Plur. halffis. [Of Scand. origin: cf. Norw. dial. haav, Sw. håf, ON. háfr pock-net.] In Dumfriesshire and Galloway: = *Half-net n.2 — 1612 Reg. Great S. 255/2.
Cum salmonum et aliorum piscium piscatione per cimbas, retia et lie halfis and coupis 1672 Kirkcudbr. B. Rec. MS. 9 Oct.
Settis the tounes fishing with spreadyeard ankeradge halffis and all vther priviledges. .to Thomas Tailȝfeir
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