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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fir(i)kin, -ken, n. Also: fyrry-, fyrre-, firrikin, firiekin. [e.m.E. fyrkyn (1525), firken (1502). Cf. Ferikin.] A firkin. 1568 Edinb. Test. I. 201.
Ane firiekin of saip 1573 Ib. II. 279 b.
Ane fyrrykin of saip 1569-73 Bann. Memor. 173.
Four or fyve last of powder, with some money in firkinis 1648 Glasgow B. Rec. II. 142.
Ane half barrell and firikin of peuder 1681 Blackness Customs 26 b.
Ane firiken cristall tarter 1709 Household Bk. Gr. Baillie 75.
2 firikins butter wighting each 4 stone 13 ounces
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