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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Oke,) Ock(e, Oike, Oacke, Oaik, n. [e.m.E. and ME. ok(e, ook(e, e.m.E. oak(e, taking the place of Ake n.] Oak. — c1590 J. Stewart II. 94/542.
He at ane pull vold suddanlie vptak The greatest oike or fir c1600 Pont Cuningham 9.
Amongest oacke trees or vithin ane ocke voode 1673 Leith Customs 42.
Some ock timber 1696 Wemyss of Bogie MSS.
Barralls being good oaik stands
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