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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hurle-cart, n. [Hurl v. 3.] A common cart. — 1529 M. Works Acc. I. 5 b.
To James … wyth ane hors of his awine in the Kingis grace hurle cart to thair v dais vagis ledand wall stanis Ib. 12 b.
Ane band to ane of the lymmyrris of the hurle cartis 1530 Ib. 33 b.
ij cuttis of esche for extreis to the hurle cartis