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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pikking,) Peeking, ppl. a. [Cf. Pik n.6, mod. Eng. piquing, vbl. n. of pique v. to offend, etc.] Offensive or hostile (to something). —1684 Lauder Notices Affairs II. 537.
Ane act not very consistent with episcopacie but rather peeking and declining to presbyteriall governement
