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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Tusk, Tousk, v. [e.m.E tusk (1486), tuske (1513).] tr. To join two walls by means of projecting stones. Also intr. —1462
Aberd. B. Rec. MS V i 455 (27 Aug.).
Dauid Blabre sal tusk the said gavill towart the syd wall of Will Giffardis syd wall … and bowal the said gavill to Will Giffard 1525 Stirling B. Rec. I 22.
The said Cristan Ra … sall tousk, bowale and ragall the gawill of the saidis Cristan new hous to the gavill of the said Sir Allexander hous —intr. 1562 Grey Friars 90.
The first byggar … sall tusk and bowell to his nixt neidbure
