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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1603
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Lurker-straik, n. [f. ON. lurkr a cudgel. Cf. Lurkerhog-straik.] A blow with a cudgel. —1603 Shetland Sheriff Ct. (ed.) 68.
Nicole Olawsoun is dempt to quite him selff of the giffing of ane lurker straik to Magnus Ollawson
