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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Likup, n. [Appar. Lik v. (cf. sense 2) or n. In the later dial. of Selkirksh., a martingale for a horse (Jam.).] —1561–2 Treas. Acc. XI. 153.
For foure hors and haiknais … , For bridillis and likupis to thame