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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mayo(c)k, n. (? Cf. (1) the proper name Mayok ‘the golk of Maryland’, ‘heroine’ of the burlesque King Berdok, ? = little maiden (May n.2), (2) Mak n.1 2.) —a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 22 (Wr.).
The painted pawne with Argoes eyes Can on his mayock cal 1638 Adamson Muses Thr. 160.
We lookt unto Balthyock Where many peacock cals upon his mayok
