A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Schake,) Schak, n. [ME and e.m.E. schak (c1380), schakke (?c1475), shake (1581); f. S(c)hakev.] The action of shaking, in sense 5 of S(c)hake v. —1549 Lamb Resonyng 87/9.
Scottis kingis … sufferit thameselffis be sa oft deponit without straik or schak of swerd
