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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spike, n.2 [ME and e.m.E. spike (1345-6), spyk (1390), spyke (1486), MSw. spīk.] A sharp-pointed piece of wood, etc. —c1475 Wall. x 42.
Tha sam folk he send to … Gert set the ground with scharp spykis off burd [1570 with stark staikkis and burd]
