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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1483, 1614
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Lek(ki)t, p.p. [e.m.E. leak(e)d (1607); f. Lek v. and n.] a. Of wine: Having leaked away, lost by leakage. b. Of a ship: Holed, full of leaks. — 1483 Acts Lords Auditors *123/1.
Gif ony of the said wyne be lekkit sen the tym that the said Oliuer profferit the deliuerance therof 1614 Melrose P. 159.
Thair is a Spanische schippe cum into thair harberie, swa lekt, that … schea sat doune, and is not able to go out againe
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