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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Padlok, n. Also: patlok. [e.m.E. padlokke (1478–9). Cf. Pad(d)ok-lok n. and Pad(e n.] Attrib. with -lok. = Pad(d)ok-lok. —1534–5 M. Works Acc. (ed.) I. 126.
For thre patlok lokkis viii lib. 1593 Edinb. D. Guild Acc. 499.
For ane padlok lok and ane key to the said cheinȝie
