Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A local English term for bill-hook (which see).

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Examples

  • I admire your vast industry,” Mr. Mordacks exclaimed, as the man looked at him, but ceased not from swinging his long hedge-hook.

    Mary Anerley Richard Doddridge 2004

  • I admire your vast industry, "Mr. Mordacks exclaimed, as the man looked at him, but ceased not from swinging his long hedge-hook.

    Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale 1862

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