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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1549
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Colk, n. [Gael. colc.] The eider-duck. — ?1549 Monro W. Isles MS. 21.
In this ile [Swilskeray] thair hantis ane fowl callit the colk, little les nor ane goose, quha cummis in vair to the land to lay his eggis, and to cleck his birdis
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