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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1497, 1625-1678
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Pik-, Pyk-, Pick-s(c)haft, n. [Pik n.2 Appar. only Sc.] The handle of a pick. — 1497 Treasurer's Accounts I. 349.
Pykschaftis spadis and sic stuf 1625 Master of Works Accounts (ed.) II. 163.
Pickschaftis 1645 Tulliallan Coal Wks. 146 b.
Pik shaftis 1671 Dunferm. Coal Acc. i a.
Pik shafts 1678 Fawside Coal Compt 28.
Pick shafts
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