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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Gowkit-,) Gouketlie, adv. [f. Gowkit,a.] Foolishly. —a1585 Arbuthnot Maitl. Q. xxxv. 67.
Gif onye fault thair be, Alace men hes the wyit, That gevis sa gouketlie
