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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pikka-,) Pickadyke, n. (Cf. later Sc. dial. (Orkney) picky dyke ‘an ancient stone wall popularly attributed to the Picts’ (Marwick, in SND, s.v. Pecht n. 1 Comb. and phrs. (6)), ? f., or f. as, Picht n. or Pecht n.) —1681 Sc. Hist. Rev. XVII. 23.
Anent the mairches of the uppa balk beginning at the entrie of the little burne at the loch within the picka dyke … and following the old balk to the turne of the picka dyke
