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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Sculk,) Skolk, n. (Cf. ME sculke ‘one who skulks or hides himself; a shirker’ (c1320 in OED), also 19th c. Eng.; Sculk v.) —1603 Shetland Sheriff Ct. (ed.) 82.
Garvele in Cumlawik hes sclanderit Magnus … calling him ane skolk quhilk is said to be ane loun or ane dissaver
