Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HILT, n.1 Sc. usage: a plough-handle (Cai., Abd., Kcb., Dmf., Rxb. 1957).Kcb., Dmf. 1952:
I never thocht I'd get the job — I wrote the application wi' a keelivine on the hult o' the ploo.
