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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Schalk, Schak, Schaik, n. [ME scalk (Layamon), schalk (14th c.), shalk (a1400–50), only in verse and obs. after c1440, OE sc(e)alc. Cf. 17th c. Eng. shack (1682).] A man; a fellow. —(a) a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 599.
Gif ony pressis to this place for proves to persew, Schaip thé evin to the schalk in thi schroud schene Ib. 639.
Schire teris schot fra schalkis, schene vndir scheild Ib. 690, 891, etc. —(b) c1500-c1512 Dunb. Tua Mar. W. 105.
Quhen schaiffyne is that ald schaik [M. schak] with a scharp rasour