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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nok, v.2 (Uncertain; ? to cut as if cutting notches (cf. Nokv.1) or ? var. of Knok v. 4, to knock). —1611 Dunferm. B. Rec. II. 89.
In saying he suld nok ane lug furth of his head
