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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nek, Neck, v. [e.m.E. neck (a 1618): cf. Nek n.2] intr. To cover check in chess. —a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 201 (W).
For vnder cuire I got sic check That I micht neither muife nor neck [L. nek] Bot ather stale or mait
