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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1450-1452
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Pikmaw, n. [? Pik n.2 and Maw n.2 Only Sc. Also in the mod. dial. as pick-, pickiemaw. Cf. north. Eng. pick-i'-ma (19th c.).] The black-headed gull. — c1450-2 Howlat 183 (A).
Parfytlye thir pikmawis as for priouris With thar party habitis present tham thare
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