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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1626
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Lek-stain, n. [In the mod. dial. as leck-stone, f. leck a flat stone or slab, Sc. and Ir. Gael. leac.] An oven slab. — 1626 Master of Works Accounts (ed.) II. 200.
For foure great lek staines for the soill of the oven at Halyrude-hous [£5 6s. 8d.]
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