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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cloking, -yng, vbl. n. [f. Cloke v.] Cloaking, disguising. —1513 Doug. viii. Prol. 20.
May he cum to hys cast be clokyng, but cost, He rekkis nowder the rycht nor rakles report 1562-3 Winȝet I. 20/1.
Sen we allegeit na thing … bot … the expres word of God, but wrysting, wrying, gloissing or cloking
