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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: 1557-1558
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Doun-pluking, vbl. n. [Doun adv. 2 b.] Pulling down. — 1557–8 Edinb. Old Acc. I. 249.
Gevin ane man for walking of the but … xx nychts, for doun pluking of it be bairnis, ilk nycht xij d.
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