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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1649
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Pouke, v. (? Gael. pòg n. a kiss, v. to kiss.) — 1649 Corstorphine Par. Reg. in Scottish Notes and Queries 1 Ser. IV 27.
Bessie was desired by her mother … to goe down to Magie Bells house and ask her health of her for Godsake and pouke her taile quhilk she did and thereafter … there came out something like a rough worme out of her mouth
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