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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1912-1913
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¶SELKIT, adv. Also selkith. Seldom, rarely (Dmf. 1825 Jam.). Liter.Wgt. 1912 A.O.W.B. Fables frae French 81:
Ae day, a bonnie Butterflee saw pass; The wing'd ane was bedeckt in a' its sheen, An' sic braw colours selkit had been seen.Sc. 1913 H. P. Cameron Imit. Christ I. xi.:
Selkit eke dae we discomfish stoup an' roup e'en ae faut.
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