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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1898
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†MAUK, v.2 Heriot's school slang: to feign illness.Edb. 1898 J. Baillie Walter Crighton 146, 224:
With his handkerchief at his cheek, “maukin” with the toothache. . . . He's been “maukin” tae get off wi' Nipper's class.
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