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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pike-,) Pyke-tuithe, n. Also pl.: pyke-teith. [e.m.E. piketooth (1572). Cf. Pik-tuth n.] A toothpick. Also attrib. with -cace. —plur. 1541 Treas. Acc. I. 57.
Ane pennare of silver to keip pyke teith in — 1625 Edinb. Test. LIII. 185 b.
Pyke tuithe caices of baine
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