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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Hede-,) Heid-threid, n. ? Thread spun in ‘heads’. — 1578 Edinb. Test. VI. 347.
Ane pund of heid threid 1581 Ib. X. 185 b (see Hede n.1 4 d).
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