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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Laiking,) Layk-, Lakyng, vbl. n. Also: laykkynge. [North. ME. laykyng (Rolle).] Sport. — c1420 Wynt. viii. 5188.
He sayd, God mot at yhoure laykyng [C. laykkynge, Au. lakyng] be … On qwhat manere Will yhe ryn at this justyng here?
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