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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

†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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