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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nok, n.² Also: Knok. [ME. (Trevisa) and e.m.E. nock(e, nokke, of uncertain origin, but perh. orig. the same word as Nok,n.¹ and Nok,n.³] a. A small notched projection of horn at the end of a bow. b. A notched piece of horn fixed in the butt-end of an arrow. c. A notch in either of these or in a cross-bow, for holding or receiving the string. a1500 Peblis to Play 182.
The stringis stert out of thair nokkis 1513 Doug. xi. xvi. 60.
Quhil that the bow and nokkis met almaist 1535 Stewart 37606.
The bent bowis … Out of the nok ane ganȝe wald lat go a1605 Montg. Misc. P. xvii. 6.
Quhais Turkie bou and quaver bleu, Quhairin appeirit noks aneu c1600 Montg. Suppl. v. 7.
Schott on, thow sall bot trawill tyne; Deirtt in thai nok, I thé defay