A Glossary of Words used in the Country of Wiltshire

by George Edward Dartnell; E. H. Goddard

Hedge-pick, Hedge-speäk. See Sloe.—N.W.

Heeld. See Heal.

Heft. (1) n. The weight of anything as poised in the hand (A.B.C.M.S.).—N. & S.W. (2) v. To weigh or test weight in the hand (A.B.), to lift.—N. & S.W.

Hele, Heel, Hill. (1) To pour out (A.B.H.Wr.), to serve out or dispense.—S.W. (2) See Heal.

Hellocky. See Hullocky.

Helm (1) See Elm. (2) See Haulm.

Helyer. A tiler. An old word, but still in use.—N.W.

Hen-and-Chicken. (1) Saxifraga umbrosa, L., London Pride.—N.W. (2) Saxifraga sarmentosa, L., from its mode of growth.—N.W.

Henge. See Hinge.

Hen-hussey. A meddlesome woman.—N.W.