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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1541
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Stark, n. [? Erron. for staik, Stak(e n.1] Appar. a tool for working leather. Cf. OED stake n.1 5 b. —1541 Aberd. B. Rec. I 176.
Ane stark to vork the ledder vpoun with thair feytt