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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1512, 1685
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(Screking,) Skriking, Skryking, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. skrykyng (Rolle); Screke v.] (The action of) screeching. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. (OUP) 164/123.
Fowlis That come … With skryking, skrymming [etc.] 1685 12th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. VIII 21.
The lowing of herds of cows, and bleeting of sheip, and skriking of women
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