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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1513-1568
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Tuk, Touk, Towk, v. [ME and e.m.E. tuke (c1200), touk (1377), tuck (Caxton), OE túcian, MLG, MDu. tocken, tucken.] tr. To tuck, fold, gather (up). — 1513 Doug. v x 21.
Thar harys all war tukkyt [Ruddim. towkit, Sm. tukkit] vp on thar crown c1540 Lynd. Syde Taillis 94.
I think maist pane, efter ane rane, To se thame towkit vp agane a1568 Bannatyne MS 228b/31.
Hir kirtill suld be of compacience … weill watit with benevolence … Toukit with trew luif
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