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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1475
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Skey, v.1 [Of uncertain origin and meaning, but possibly a var. of Skew v. Alternatively, off skey may be erron. for escape Escape v., Eschape v.] intr. ? To escape, get clear of. — c1475 Acts of Schir William Wallace x 873.
Bot fra the Scottis thai mycht nocht than off skey The clyp so sar on athir burd thai wey
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