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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1619-1672
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Thiking, vbl. n. [Late ME and e.m.E. thikkynge (c1440), thicking (1552-3); Thik v.] Fulling (of cloth). — 1619 Perth Kirk S. MS 4 Oct.
Robert Hereis … accuseit … in thiking of claith and resorting to the walk mylnis on the Sabothis 1668 Dundee B. Laws 549.
Till agrie with ane mill master wpon Dichte water for a pirtigellier soum yerllie for thiking of his cloth 1672 Dundee B. Laws 550.
To take no warke of dressing or thiking of cloth from litsters in Dundie
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