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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pikk-,) Picker, v. [Back-formation f. Pikk(e)rie n. Cf. 18th c. Sc. pickerin (1700), peckering (1709) vbl. n. = petty theft, ‘found only in the Rnf. Judicial Records’ (SND, s.v. Pick v.1 2.).] To steal. —1698 Hector Renfrewshire Rec. II. 149.
[Numerous kyne and sheep] pickered and wrongously intromitted with
