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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1611-1612
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Scrouk, n. (Altered f. Cruke n. 3 a hook used to hang a door or gate. Cf. etymological note to Scrumpill n.) —1611–12 Master of Works Accounts (ed.) I 334.
Sex scroukes for the cochhous yet 1611–12 Master of Works Accounts (ed.) I 334.
Leid to yet viii scroukes in the twa yetis