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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gukrie, Guckrie, n. [Guk n.] Foolishness. —1596 Dalr. II. 414/2.
Ȝour former deidis ful of gukrie and dafrie [L. stultitiæ] 1603 Philotus ciii.
I trow that all the warld euin Sall at ȝour guckrie geck
