Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†HOBCOLLINWOOD, n. A name formerly given to the four of hearts in the game of whist (Teviotd. 1825 Jam.).
[Of n.Eng. dial. orig. Freq. in Nhb. in 19th c.]
