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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Blaik, v. [f. blaik Blake a.] tr. To blacken.1598 Elgin Rec. II. 69.
[They] haid claythis dammaskit about thame and thair faces blaikit 1703 Foulis Acc. Bk. 321.
To Jon Patersones man to drink for blaiking my bruised leather shoes
