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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Piking, a. (Altered form, repr. e.m.E. pickande sharp or stinging to the feelings (1521), F. piquant, f. piquer. Cf. Pikkant a., also Pikan(t n., Pike v.1) —1602 Colville Paraenese Ep. 2.
For this cause both Elia and Michea speking the piking veritie var vnuelcum
