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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Ȝuikar,) Yuikkair(e, Yeukar, n. [Ȝuik v.] Something which causes an itch, an irritant. —1581-1623 James VI Poems I 131/153.
Marche lillies als that yuikkaires [v.r. yeukars] be, of flankis the gnauairis ruide
