Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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BED-HECK, n.comb. A row of bars of wood or occas. metal laid across the bottom of a built-in bed for support to the mattress. See Heck, n.1m.Lth. 1795 Stat. Acc.1 VII. 138:
The only manufacture was what is called Stow Struntain, made of the coarsest wool and wrought by the women on a loom like a bed-heck.
