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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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To-holkyt, -it, p.p. [To- prefix2 and Holk v.] Dug out, eroded. —1513 Doug. viii iv 116.
The craggis all about this rolk war worn, With wedderis blast to holkyt [Sm. to holkit] and to torn
