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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1535-1623
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(Pluk-,) Plowk-, Plouckie, a. [Pluk(e n.2] Covered with morbid growths, pustules or pimples. — 1535 Stewart 29158.
Feacrius … Transformit wes into ane lipper man … With plowkie visage bowdin brow and bre 1581-1623 James VI Poems I. 164/980.
As new wine raging fast In seething in the bodie makes A plouckie skinne at last
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