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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1633
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(Hak-,) Hack-stok, n. [ME. hacstok (1411), e.m.E. hackstock.] A chopping-block. = Hag-stoke. — 1633 Orkney Bishopric Court Book 89 b.
Ȝe suld lay ȝour head vpoun ane hack stok. .giff [etc.]
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