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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1564-1607
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Ilk day, attrib. = Ilk dayis,attrib. — 1564 Hamilton & Campsie Test. I. 63.
Ane stand … of my ilk day claythis 1607 Edinburgh Testaments XLII. 304.
To … Dauid Mckourtie … his ilk daye cloik
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