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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1623
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(Quikking,) Quicking, n. [Cf. Quikkining n. and Quik v.; but perh. merely erron. for quick[in]ing.] A quantity of yeast or other fermenting agent. — 1623 Falkirk Par. Rec. I 36.
That upone ane tyme … sche borrowit ane quicking from Cristiane Watsoune, quhilk quicking the said Janet sent hame again … efter the quhilk tyme … thair remained no barme upon her haill brewing of aill
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