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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Portaick, adj. (? A shortened form of Portugall or e.m.E. Portugues(e, -guez, Porteguse, adj. and n., Portuguese.) —1680 Foulis Acc. Bk. 54.
For a chopin portaick wine to L. Semple [etc.]
