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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1559-1619
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Benok, n. Also: binak, bynok, bunnok. [App. a diminutive of Gael. bian skin, hide.] A species of skin or hide. 1559 Inverness B. Rec. I. 29.
The ressett of vij dakyr benokis conforme to hys merchand byll 1566 Ib. 142.
Pleddis, skynnis, benokis and wther merchandice 1568 Ib. 167.
At the mercat … bying ane benok fra ane Heland man 1589 Edinburgh Testaments XXI. 89.
Tua gray binakis or hydis … , thrie nolt hydis 1619 Breadalbane Doc. (Reg. H.) No. 385.
Thai sall haiff the haill bunnokis of the haill deir that … schir Duncanis servandis sal happin to slay
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