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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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FILKIN, conj. While. An erron. usage of filken s.v. Filk, pron.Sc. 1935 Sc. N. & Q. (Feb.) 23:
Th' ingle lowes blue, filkin aul' baudrons spits 'Til th' kitchie deem's nearly taen leave o' 'er wits.
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