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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pik-, Pyk-, Pick-s(c)haft, n. [Pik n.2 Appar. only Sc.] The handle of a pick. — 1497 Treas. Acc. I. 349.
Pykschaftis spadis and sic stuf
1625 M. Works Acc. (ed.) II. 163.
Pickschaftis
1645 Tulliallan Coal Wks. 146 b.
Pik shaftis
1671 Dunferm. Coal Acc. i a.
Pik shafts
1678 Fawside Coal Compt 28.
Pick shafts

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