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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Swake,) Suak(e, Swache, adj. [ME swac (c1250), MLG swac, e.m.Du. swack, MHG schwach weak, pliant, Flem. zwak nimble, smart. Also in the later dial.] ? Supple, ? thin, ? weak or feeble. — 1460 Hay Alex. 10232.
Giff thai be nocht oure suak [pr. snak] bot mesurabilly Vpsett before a1570-86 Dunb. in Maitl. F. 13/28.
Bot ȝet lowche neuer Mahoune Quhilk [= quhill] prestis com in with bair swache [B. schevin] nekkis 1554–5 Edinb. Old Acc. I 146.
Coft fra Gorge Levall lxj treis of lang suake tymmer … xxxiijli xjs
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