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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rokking, vbl. n. Also: rok-. [ME and e.m.E. rocking (1398); Rok v.] The action of rocking, in senses 1 and 3 of Rok v. —?a1500 Obsecro 64.
Thy rokking him quhen he couth gret —1600-1610 Melvill 168.
Partlie be rokking in the sie … I grew sa extream seik that [etc.] 1656 Peebles B. Rec. II 198.
For four towes to tay the credill for roking
