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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1583
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(Nikkit,) Nekit, ppl. a. [? Nik v.1; ? cf. mod. Sc. nickit, nikket bap or bake (= one having a notch across the top).] ? Having a notch or notches, notched, nicked. — 1583 St. A. Baxter Bks. 35.
That na freman … baik nane of thair braid callit braid nekit or snekit lewes
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