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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Neukit, -yt, Newkit(t, -ed, Newikit, a. [Neuk n.] Having angular projections, ‘peaked’; -cornered. = Nukit a. — 1549 Compl. 54/22.
Sum tyme it [the moon] aperit neukyt, heffand hornis — 1584 Edinb. Test. XIV. 14 b.
Foure newkit blak bonettis for preistis 1596–7 Misc. Spald. C. I. 91.
Thair scho suld find ane peice of claitht, fowr newikit 1643 Edinb. Test. LX. 280.
Fower newkitt wand baskett
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