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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pok(k)ische, adj. [Pok n. 1 or 2: cf. Pokkit and e.m.E. and ME pocky, pokky id.] Infected with a disease characterised by pocks. — 1572 Q. Mary in Buch. Detect. G vii b.
Waryit mot this pokische man [sc. Darnley] be that causes me haif sa mekle pane
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