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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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Faik, v. [Of obscure origin.] tr. To grasp or grip; to get hold of. 1513 Doug. v. viii. 6.
Than athir gan contrar othir styth stand, With fyngeris fast faikand thar mace in hand 1513 Ib. x. vii. 88.
Thy rycht arm … Within thy neif doys gryp and faik the brand 15.. Clariodus i. 19.
His lance he faikit manlie lyke ane knicht 15.. Ib. v. 2235. a1568 Scott xx. 47.
Ȝit felȝeit thow to faik That thow did maist desyre
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