A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Ilkie, Ilky, later var. of Ilka adj.1 (every). —1415 (a 1443) Cop. St. A. 214.
Payand ... for ilky aker xxti d.1471 (1476) Maxwell Mem. I. 185.
Vithin xx dayis next efter ilky terme 1596 Dalr. I. 32/3.
Thair. herdis keipis the ky, bot the oxne nocht, except ane with ilkie draue Ib. 278/20.
He … slays thame amaist ilkie man
