The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Hockle \Hoc"kle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Hockled; p. pr. & vb. n.
   Hockling.] [From 2d Hock.]
   1. To hamstring; to hock; to hough. --Hanmer.
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   2. To mow, as stubble. --Mason.
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