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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Schankit, ppl. adj. [S(c)hank v. Cf. e.m.E. schanke S(c)hank n., also stem of a goblet.] As the second element of a compound in lang-schankit, having a long stem, see Lang adj.1 2 g, and tailȝour-schankit, having legs like a tailor. —a1568 Bann. MS 140a/36.
Ane fowll taid cairle all tailȝour schankit For clayis that thow mismaid and mankit
