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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Ourreke, v.2) Pres. p. ourrekand. [Our adv.; Reke v.2] intr. Of a place that is on fire: To smoke all over. —c1400 Troy-bk. ii. 898 (C).
Fayr Troye from place to place Inne full blak smek our-rekand was
