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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spakit, Spaikit, adj. Also: spaickit. [Spak(e n. Cf. e.m.E. spoked (1597) arranged radially.] a. Torn, damaged in transportation by or as if by a stake or splinter of wood. b. Of a wheel: Having spokes. —a. 1437–8 (c1580) Edinb. B. Rec. I 5.
The frauchtismen sall specifie in the frauchting of the schip … that thair be na gude woll nor skynnis spakit no schorne 1437–8 (c1580) Edinb. B. Rec. I 5 marg.
That na guidis be spaikit —b. 1645 Edinb. Test. LXI 150.
Ane clos cairt with ane pair spaikit schod quheillis 1651 Falkirk Baron Ct. 19 Nov.
Ane pair of spaickit quheillis
