Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†MOLLAT, n. A severe spiked or studded bit for a horse (Sc. 1845 T. Brown Dict.). Arch.
[O.Sc. molet, id., from 1500, O.Fr. molete, the rowel of a spur, Eng. mullet, a star in heraldry.]
