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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Cockill-raik, n. ? — 1558-66 Knox II. 69.
The French . . did euer resaif the hurt and the repulse, as the slauchter of many that came to the cockill-raik [v.r. cole-raik] did witnesse