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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1768

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†BUIK, v.², pa.t. Curtsied.Abd. 1768 A. Ross Helenore 59:
To her she hys, an' hailst her wi' a jook, The lass paid hame her compliment, an buik.

[Strong pa.t. of Beck, v.¹, phs. formed through influence of Beuk, pa.t. of bake.]

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