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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1566
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(Host-,) Hoist-creile, n. [Host n.2 2.] See Hosting vbl. n.1 4. — 1566 Protocol Book of Thomas Johnsoun 102.
The aile sellar, … Ane cummyng, ane hoist creile, … ane rundale burd
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