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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Laveirk, n. [ME. laverke (13th c.): cf. Laverok.] Laveirkman, = laverock-man, Laverok n. b. —1580 Treas. Acc. MS. 25.
Johnne Wilsoun laveirkman for his leveray clathis Ib. 29.
To his hienes laveirkman at the Deane mylnis
