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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1667
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(Late-,) Lait-wak, n. Altered var. of laikwaike, lakewake Lykewake n., as also in the later dial. late-wake. — 1667 Culross & Tulliallan I. 339.
Taking to consideration the great … disordour done at lait wakkis within this burgh
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