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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1734

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GOHAMS, n.pl. Bent pieces of wood slung on either side of a horse for supporting panniers.Sc. 1734 J. Spotiswood Hope's Practicks 542:
A Crook-saddle, with a Pair of Creels and Gohams.

[Prob. a misprint for *hohams. See Houghams, id.]

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