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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1605-1698
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(Reking,) Reiking, ppl. adj. Also: reek-; ri(c)k-, ryk- and -en. [e.m.E. rekynge (Cath. Angl.); Rek(e v.1] a. That emits smoke; burning, smouldering. b. Reking-hous(e = reke-hous, s.v. Rek(e n.1 5 a.a. 1605-6 Welsh Forty-eight Serm. 451.
Thou that hast this meikle, … like the smoking flax or reiking tow 1605-6 Ib. 465.
No more but a reiking towb. 1647 Rec. Old Aberd. I 78.
Ricking hous 1665 Rec. Old Aberd. I 107.
And he to gait tua schillings of ilk riking hous 1673 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Deeds I 415.
Ane fasterseven hen yeirly out of ilk ryking hous 1685 Hay Fleming Six Saints I 66.
They shall ride many miles and shall not see a reeking-house in thee [Ireland] 1687 Rothesay B. Rec. 443. 1692 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Deeds II 614.
Riken hous 1698 Ib. 824.
Ricking house
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