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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hamet, Hameit, a. Also hemmat. [Var. of hameald Hamehald a.] Home-produced. —1579 Edinb. Test. VII. 26 b.
Item, xij bollis of hamet malt … , Item, mair xiij bollis of malt quhilk wes ressauit fra James Calp 1582 Old Dundee I. 47.
Ony hemmat lint 1617 Edinb. B. Rec. VI. 169.
Of all hameit guids sic as woll, butter, cheis, lynt, hemp and uther cuntrie wairis
