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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1508-1513, 1570-1628
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Forkit, Forkyt, a. [ME. forkyd, forked (a 1300).] Forked; parted into forks. — 1508 Reg. Episc. Brechin II. 159.
Decem solidi de le forkit akir 1513 Doug. ii. xi. 52.
In forkyt ways 1570 Satirical Poems xxii. 54.
The forkit clauer besyde the croce that sittis 1580-92 James VI Lusus R. 3.
If on the forkit hill I treadd 1628 Master of Works Accounts XXI. 12.
For making ane forkit craw yrone
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