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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1561
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Hevok, n. [Late ME. (to make) havoke (1480), (to cry) havok (1419), AF. havok, OF. havot.] Havock, destruction. —1561 Reg. Privy C. I. 170.
Johne Johnestone … hes maid hevok of all myn and my barnis landis and laid thaim waist
