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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Heich-ne(k)kit, -neckit, a. Having a high neck. — 1539 Inv. Wardrobe 33.
Ane gowne of crammasy satyne heich nekkit 1578 Ib. 219.
Ane heich nekit lang taillit gowne 1583 Edinb. Test. XIII. 45.
Ane pair of heich nekkit cloikis 1612 Ib. XLVII. 87.
Ane womans cloik … heich neckit
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