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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1512, 1650-1662
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(Rekit,) Reikit, ppl. adj. Also: reek and -ed. [Rek(e v.1 4.] That has been exposed to smoke; dried, or tainted, with smoke. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. (O.U.P.) 168/52.
Ane browstar swoir the malt wes ill, Baith reid and reikit on the kill a1651 Calderwood V 665.
Lett them that have the wyte of this geare in this land see manie rousted sword and reeked axe 1662 Melrose Reg. Rec. II 16.
Salmond and reiked fishe
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