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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pikk-,) Picker, -ure, n.2 [F. piqueur a groom employed to goad on a horse during a hunt (1583 in Godef.), f. piquer to prick.] ? A (head) groom; ? a master of horse. —1580 Treas. Acc. MS. 43 (2).
Juliane vicount Italien picker of his maiesties horsis 1631 Buccleuch Household Bk. 29 Oct.
Ther was condition maid with the pickure for ryding of the gray horse
