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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spickot, Spiggot, n. [ME and e.m.E. spigote (1383-4), spyket (15th c.). Also in later dial.] A spigot, a vent-peg or faucet. —1691 Kirk Secr. Commonw. (1964) 226.
Some skilfull women doe [extract] the pith of milk from their neighbours cows … thorow a hair-tedder at a great distance by art magic or by drawing a spickot [v.r. spiggot] fastned in a post
