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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Sukkining,) Suck(i)ning, Sukning, vbl. n. [Sukkin v.] The action of Sukkin v. —1608 Glasgow B. Rec. II 555.
The dean of gild … and haill merchandis … being convenit to consult and advys … concerning the sukning of the … inhabitantis … to thair awn milvis 1636 Glasgow Chart. I ii 381.
The magistrates thereof were, at any time bygone, in the suckining, thirling and astricting the burgesses and indwellers of our said burgh 1636 Reg. Great S. 215/2.
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