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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cant lok, n. [? f. e.m.E. cant corner, angle.] A variety of lock. —1581 Edinb. Test. IX. 106.
Ane dosane hairt lokkis … , tua dosane foure cant lokkis … , ane dosane ball lokkis
