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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lek(k)and, ppl. a. [Lek v.: cf. Lekking.] Leaking. — c1460 Consail Vys Man 381.
As lekand weschell haldis no thinge Sa opin tung has na traistinge 1533 Boece xi. i. 401.
Edwyne … in ane lekkand schip … schipbrokin in his viage he perist a1570-86 Maitland Maitl. F. xxxi. 27.
Grit parrell is to pas oure the ferrie In to ane lekand bott
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