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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hob(b)ell, Hobbill, n. Also Habbell. [? f. Hobbill v.2] Appar., a patch for a boot or shoe. Also comb. hobbell clowttar, a cobbler. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. xxvii. 5.
A pricklous (= tailor) and ane hobbell [M. howell] clowttar 1604 Dundonald Par. Rec. 63.
William Hendirsone … accused of … cuting af hobellis of Hev Pettircrufes schone 1650 Stirling Ant. IV. 157.
She was holding ane old hobbill of a shoe and geas feathers to the kowes nose
