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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Smak hoy, n. [? MDu. smacke (Kilian), Du. smak a type of small ship (= LG smak(ke, Da. smakke, Germ. schmacke), and Hoy n. Cf. 17th c. Eng. smack (Cotgrave ‘a mizzen sayle’), smack (1684) a boat, smack vessell (1688) and Smok(e n. 2.] A single-masted coastal trading vessel (Hoy n.) with fore-and-aft sail. —1520–1 Dundee B. Ct. I fol. 18b (18 Feb.).
To persew his quheit that com hather in the smak hoy vpon the quhilkis thair is scot & [lot] 1523 Dundee B. Ct. I fol. 138 (17 April).
That the merchandis … fulfill the deliuerance maid vpon the smak hoy of the quhet & ry being in hir
