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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1507-1508, 1604-1605
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Cuk, Cuck, v. [ME. cukkyn, cuckyn (c 1400).] intr. and tr. To void, or foul with, excrement. — a1508 Kennedy Flyt. 469.
Thou wald cuk a cartful at a cast a1508 Ib. 499.
All clocis vnder cloud of nycht thou cukkis a1605 Montg. Flyt. 81 (T).
Cum kiss quhair I cuckit, and change me that cwnȝie
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