A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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( Rokked,) Rockd, p.p. [Rok n.2] Situated on a rock. —1633 Lithgow Poet. Remains 113.
Edinburghs fortresse it stoutely stands, High-tip-toe rockd, o'relooking sea and lands
