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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pertikit. Var. (? erron.) of praktikit, p. p. of Practik v. —1542 Linlithgow B. Ct. 26 May.
The said prowest and balȝe coutht nocht proceid in the said mater becaus it wes gret and hewy and few siclik pertikit in the realme in tymes bigane
