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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gray wark, werk, n. [Cf. Gray a. 4.] ? A metal alloy of a dull grey colour; also attrib. —1576 Edinb. Test. V. 57.
Of gray werk pannis vnbowit xx pund wecht 1632 Ib. LV. 258 b.
Ane kettill of gray wark ringed and bould with irone
