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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lurkerhog-straik, n. [Cf. ON. lurks-hǫgg, f. as Lurker-straik,n. and hǫgg a stroke, blow (cf. Hag n.).] = Lurker-straik,n. — 1604 Shetland Sheriff Ct. (ed.) 115.
The said Olaw Nicolsoun for giffing ane lurkerhog straik to the said Olaw Andersoun … to pay xl s.
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