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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scheik(e, Scheak, Scheek, Schike. Varr. of Cheke n. Also appar. the cheek-strap of a bridle. — 1558 Hossack Kirkwall 69.
Ane chapell hard at the scheik of the schamber quhair I was lyand seik — 1563 G. Hay Confutation Abbot Crosraguel 5 (see S(c)haw v. 9).
Scheikes 1564 Canongate Kirk S. (ed.) 7.
Wnder the paine of schurging and burnyng of the scheike 1566 Ib. 60.
Scheik 1633 Johnston Diary I 182.
The tears was running lyk hail over my scheak for joie 1640 Misc. Abbotsf. C. 166 (see Buckie n.).
Scheek — 1585 Perth B. Ct. 23 April.
The said vmquhile James wes restand awand to him tua schillingis for the scheik of ane nolt hede — 1607 Argyll Acc. 24 June.
For making off ane newe schike to my ladie Einȝȝeis braydill