Obs. [f. WASH sb. or v. + LOCK sb.1 (sense 2). Cf. G. waschlocke.] A tuft of wool detached in the process of sheep-washing.

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1604.  Prolam. Winding Wools, 18 June. Lambes wooll,… washlocks, cummer, and many other deceiueable things.

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