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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1560
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(Moris-,) Moreis-pike, n. [e.m.E. morispike (1548), morrispyke (1548), moryspeke (1517), marespike (1487), ? f. morys Moris a.] A type of pike (? supposed to be of Moorish origin). —1560 Edinb. Old Acc. II. 94.
Twa large moreis pikis to put one thar bussumis for spargyne of the kirk
