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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1554-1636
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Dur(e)-cheik, n. Also: durr-, duire-. [Sc. forms of Doore-Cheek.] The side of a door; a door-post. 1554–5 Edinb. Old Acc. II. 43.
To ane masoun … to big up Sanct Johnis windois, and the dur cheiks of it 1565 Perth B. Ct. MS. 175.
Ane aisment and closat … with dur & dur cheikis on the said closat 1582 Edinb. D. Guild Acc. 121.
For sawing of tua cuttis of aikin tymmer to be … duire cheikis vndir the noirth traip 1630 Kirkcaldy Presb. 8.
He … had dimolished the haill building … by takeing away the haill durrs, and durr cheiks 1636 Ib. 102.
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