Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†HOOZLE, n.2 The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper (Rxb. 1825 Jam.). Cf. Ouzel, id.
[Variant of Eng. housel, id., now only hist.; O.E. hūsl, sacrifice.]