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Helve

A Handle for Axes, Hammers or Mauls.

Hemp

Is brought from Riga, Queenbro', Russia, Petersburgh brock, or Konninsburgh, is received into the Rope Yard, and wrought up into Cordage, Lines or Twine.

Hencoops

Are for keeping Fowls in.

Hinges

Butt

Are used by the Joyners for hanging Table Leaves, &c.

Casement

Used for hanging them.

Dovetail

Ess

For light Doors or Lockers.

Garnet Cross

For hanging large Doors or heavy Scuttles.

Ditto Dozen

For hanging small Scuttles.

Locker joynts

Are used for small Lockers.

Port

For hanging Ships Ports.

Riseing

For Cabbin Doors, &c.

Scuttle

For Scuttles.

Side

For Cabbin Doors, &c.

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