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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1590-1593
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Flaik, v. [e.m.E. flake (1602).] tr. To draw out into flakes or parallel threads. — 1590 Treasurer's Accounts MS. 197.
Sex pund of flaikkit caddes 1593 St. A. Kirk S. 755.
Ilk tyme that ony persoun salbe fund … dryand, dichtand or flaikand woll in the kirk yarid
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