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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nok, n.3 [e.m.E. nock (1577): of uncertain origin but perh. connected with Nok n.1 and Nok n.2: cf. Icel. hnokki, Norw. and Da. nokke, Sw. nocke, in the same or similar senses.] A small hook; a hook holding the thread in a distaff. —c1450-2 Howlat 57.
My neb is netherit as a nok, I am bot an owle c1500 Makc. MS. xiii. 37.
Hic wnculus, a nok a1568 Jok & Jynny 54.
I haif … Ane spounge ane spindill wantand ane nok
