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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Bekking,) Becking, vbl. n. [f. Bek v.] Bowing. —1599 Elgin Rec. II. 71.
The peopill that vses the superstitious becking in Sanct Gelis kirk ilk day in the mornyng eftir thair awin prayeris are to be censured thairfoir
