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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fold dyk(e, Foldyke, n. [e.m.E. fold Fald n. Cf. Fald-dyk n.] The wall of a fold. Also fig. 1569-73 Bann. Memor. 122.
The Regentis men had planted thair ordinance … besyde the fold dyke of stone 1609 Acts IV. 434/1.
For turves, foldykis, furris or marches of landis 1674 Forbes Baron Ct. 297.
For bigging of keill ȝaird dykis quhar they are in miln dykis and fold dyk
fig.
1692 Presb. Eloq. (ed. 2) 94.
That ... they may loup over the fold-dikes of grace
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