A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Frekill, v. [e.m.E. freckle (1613).] intr. To become freckled. —a1500 Peblis to Play 212.
Sa ferslie fyr hait wes the day His face began to frekill