Hoppets. Hand-baskets. These were used for holding seed. In March 1590, two seed-hoppets and a wisket cost 18d.; April 1592, a wisket at Tingreve and a third hoppet there cost 9d.
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Hoppet
//ˈhɒpɪt//
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The sinkers were raised and lowered in a hoppet attached to the rope.
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A sinker must be appointed as hanger-on to give signals to the bank; he must also steady the hoppet whenever it has been lifted off the bottom, and must see that it has ceased to swing before he gives the signal to wind up.
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The hoppet is thus steadied and guided, and may be raised with safety at a greater speed than was formerly possible.
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