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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sekful(l, Seck-, n. [e.m.E. sak ful (Caxton), sackfull (a1619); Sek n.1] A sackful. = Sek n.1 2. —1582 Old Ross-shire I 108.
Out of ilk sek full of corne brought to the shoir sey syde and delyverit to shipis ane gopin 1589 Conv. Burghs I 301.
The fourtt pairtt of ane pek of euery laid or sekful of wictuall mett within thair said burgh 1641 Aberd. B. Rec. III 255.
Convict … for exacting of ane goupin out of ewerie seckfull of malt
