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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Quakand esp,) Quaikan esp, Quakin esp, n. and Qwaiken espin, adj. (The) aspen, (the) ‘quaking asp’. Also Quake asp. — 15.. Dum Wyf 37.
Vnder hir toung thow lay Of qwaiken espin leif a1606 Dioscoridis Annot. 45b.
[Populus,] Anglice The quaikan esp, Scotiæ concessa 1500-1699 Herbarius Latinus Annot. cxi (Bot.).
Popyll tre, quakin esp
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