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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Clokit, Cloikit, ppl. a. [e.m.E. cloked (1509), f. Cloke v.] Cloaked, disguised, masked.a1499 Contempl. Sinn. 350.
It sall appere but clokit collusioun Ib. 1390.
Bastard blythnes and clokit corrupcioun 1562-3 Winȝet I. 8/35.
In ane clokit maner to sustene ane minister, quhare thre hundreth ryche and pure wes sustenit afore 1567 G. Ball. 100.
Thay haif deuysit … To set thair nettis with cloikit craftines Ib. 184.
Thair cloikit subteltie 1621-40 Melville Commonpl. Bk. 57.
Ther treasur is ther only trust, Ther clokit craift ther stor of skill
