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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1581-1632
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Dodokin, Doedikin, n. Also: dottokine, dorkin. ? A basket (of figs). —1581 Edinburgh Testaments IX. 180.
Ane dodokin of feggis, price xxxv s. 1610 Edinburgh Testaments XLVI. 125.
Aucht doedikenyis of fegges at four pund the doedikin1627 Edinburgh Testaments LIV. 121.
Ane dottokine of feggis pryce iiij li.1632 Edinburgh Testaments LV. 279.
Ane dorkin of fegis, pryce fyv pund
