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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Lukis-,) Lowkis-day, n. Saint Luke's Day. = Lukismes, Lukeday. (The date of one of Rutherglen's annual fairs). —a1570-86 Maitl. F. clxxviii. 41.]
[At guit [sic] sanct Lukis nobit [sic] fair [sc. at Rutherglen] Quhair mony nobill did repair And for the wery wynter tyd For ryddin hors did thaim prouid [etc.] 1617 Reg. Great S. 585/1.
Burgum de Rutherglen, … cum duobus nundinis annuatim, viz. 18 Oct. (Lowkis-day) per 4 dies, et … olim nuncupat. the Trinitie-Sunday per duos dies
