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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hawk, Hauk(e, v. Also: hawck, haucke. [ME. hawke, hauke (c 1345). See also Halk v.] intr. To go hawking. — 1456 Hay II. 23/14.
To hunt and hauk at hert and hynde [etc.] 1569-73 Bann. Memor. 139.
The queinis majestie … is … licentiat to hauke [v.r. haucke] and hunt 1687 Cromarty Corr. I. 53.
That I may come and hawck with yow
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