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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1646
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(Seke-hous,) Seicke-house, n. [e.m.E. sekehowes (1491); Sek(e adj. and Hous n.] A house in which sick persons are cared for; a hospital. — 1646 Aberd. Council Lett. III 64.
Betwixt the port of the Gallowgate and the seicke house
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