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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Tusky, adj. (n.). [17th c. Eng. tuskie (1620), tusky (1697).] Tusked, having tusks, a name given to a boar. — a1500 Tale of the Colkelbie Sow i 177.
Sigill Wrigill our sow Gret bore Tusky the grow a1500 Tale of the Colkelbie Sow i 186.
The harlot hurt thare With bair tuskyis tuth
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