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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Leknes, n. [Lek a.; cf. e.m.E. leakness (1625), leakinesse (1628).] Leakiness. — 1508 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 439.
Thai happinit till … cum within the … port of the said burgh, be ane north eist wind and leknes of ane of thair said schippis
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