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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fichak, n. [Gael. fiteag.] Foxtail grass. —1597 Misc. Spald. C. I. 190.
He is indytit to haue passit … throuch the said Alexander his corne … metting the corne with ane quhyt wand … sua na thing grew that yeir bot fichakis
