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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1560-1605
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Lurkin(g, Lourk-, ppl. a. = Lurkan(d ppl. a. —a. 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 5552.
Thairfoir at him he had lurking invyb. c1590 J. Stewart 221. § 87.
In land so monie lourking Louries lyis a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 533.
In vnderneth the flowre, The lurkin serpent lyis
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