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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quak, var. (? erron.) of Quyok n. a heifer. Cf. mod. north. and north-eastern dial. quaick, quaig, quoick, etc. — 1536 Prot. Bk. Sir J. Cristisone 47.
[Four] quakkis [of three years price of the piece 18 s.]