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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kirk-dyk(e, n. Also: kirke-dike. [Dyke n. 2.] = Kirkȝarddyk(e. —1568 Edinb. D. Guild Acc. 5.
Lyme [etc.] … to big the kirk dyke 1578–9 Haddington Treas. Acc.
Putting on of bandis of tre vpoun the ȝet of the kirkdyk 1589–90 Ayr Common Good Acc. MS.
For vptaking the gabar to the kirkdyk 1646 S. Leith Rec. 77.
The dealls … that are lying at the back of the kirke dike
