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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1513-1560
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Dosk, a. [ME. doske, dosc, early deosc (a 1225).] Darkcoloured, dusky. — 1513 Doug. vii. Prol. 63.
The grond stud barrant, widderit, dosk, or gray 1560 St. A. Kirk S. 24.
The said man haid rede hoyse and ane dosk beyrd
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"Dosk adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 13 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/dosk>
