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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Erthquak, Earthquaik, n. Also: earthqwak, -quhak. [e.m.E. earthquake, ME. ertheqwake, -quake (c 1340). Cf. Erdquake.] An earthquake. — 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 179.
Thair wes ane earth quaik in the cittie of Glasgow 1608 Aberd. Eccl. Rec. 64.
The fearfuil erthquak that wes yisternicht 1614 Chron. Perth 15.
Ane earthquhak haid in divers places 1667 Highland P. II. 67.
No sooner was his head off but thair raise ane earthqwak
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