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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1665
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(Knok-,) Knock-dresser, n. [Knok n.1; Dressare n.] One who sets a clock in order. —1665 Stirling Common Good 34.
To Jon Straiton for going to Dunfermling for the knock dresser, £1/4/–
