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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Lokk-,) Locking, Lokkyn, vbl. n. [e.m.E. locking (Shakesp.), f. Lok v.] a. The action of locking a door etc. See also Locking-buiths. b. concr. A lock (? padlock) and its accessory furniture. —1503 Dunferm. B. Rec. I. 132.
The strublans done betuix Kitte Blacot and Thom Scharp in the lokkyn of the dur upon him be hir 1632 Lithgow Trav. 457.
Close vp … this window … with lyme and stone, stop the holes of the doore with double matts, hanging another locking to it
