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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Esk, n. [Variant of Ask n., current in mod. Sc. and northern Eng. dialects.] A newt. — c1590 J. Stewart 210/4.
I arryuit in ane sinteir small Quhair elresche esks vas creulland to and fro
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