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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Skakat. ? Erron. for late ME and e.m.E. skillet, skelett (1403) a metal, long-handled cooking utensil, a saucepan. —1663 Kirkcudbr. Min. Bk. 187.
With ane great pot, meidle pot, and anely the pot … twa tin skakats
