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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gowk, Gouk, v. Also: golk, goik. [Of obscure origin. Recorded in later Sc. and N. Eng. dialects.] intr. To stare. —a1500 Henr. Fab. 2853 (B).
Scho golkit [v.r. goikit] vp, and to the hevin can cry 1513 Doug. viii. Prol. 95.
Sum gowkis [Sm. goukis] quhill the glas pyg grow full of gold ȝit
