This section is from the "A Complete Dictionary of Dry Goods" book, by George S. Cole. Also available from Amazon: A complete dictionary of dry goods and history of silk, cotton, linen, wool and other fibrous substances,: Including a full explanation of the modern processes ... together with various useful tables.
Haslock (Haz'-Lok). The lock of wool that grows on the halse or throat of a sheep; hence the finest quality of wool. Also called hassock.
 
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