Here are two descriptions listed from 2 different occupation websites: (1) Lint dresser who separated the coarse flax with a toothed hackle; (2) Combed or "carded" the coarse flax, using a Hackle - a toothed implement - in linen making; Hope this helps. Take care E Brennan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pearl Saunders" <pearl.saunders@ns.sympatico.ca> To: <aberdeen@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2014 8:43 AM Subject: [ABERDEEN] Occupations ... > While still on the subject of occupations, I noted the other day where a > John Ogilvie (1797 - 1883) was a "Heckler". Can someone tell me what > that is? Thanks. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ABERDEEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com