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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nek-, Neck-bone, n. [ME. nek-bon (c 1320), nekke-boon (Chaucer), e.m.E. neckebone (1565), used in place of Nekbane.] The neckbone; the neck. — 1513 Doug. ii. xi. 50.
Clym vp onone And set thé evyn abuf my nek bone 1535 Stewart 46911.
His neck bone brist all in schunder
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