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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1647-1685
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(Pluk-,) Plouckie-, Plouky-facit, a. Also: -fac't, -fac'd. [f. Plukiea. and Faceit a.] Having the face covered with pustules or pimples. — ?a1648 Polemo-Middinia 38.
Et plouky-fac'd Wattie Strang a 1685 Blythsome Wedding in Watson's Coll. i. 8.
Plouckie fac't
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