A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unlokit,) Unlokkyt, -locked, -luked, -lok, p.p. [17th c. Eng. unlockt (1603); Lok(k)it p.p. 1, 3.] a. Not made fast or secure, unlocked. b. Not closed or compact (cf. loukit kaill Loukit ppl. adj.). —a. 1454 Inv. in Dundee B. Ct. I 4.
Kistis the tane is lokkyt the tother vnlokkyt c1550 Lynd. Meldrum 934.
This fair ladie … saw the squyeris dure vnlok 1653 Glasgow B. Rec. II 256.
The money … was yet lying in ane sealed bag since it was receavit, vnluked —b. a1646 Wedderburn Voc. 18 (Jam.).
Brassica, great kail, unlocked. Brassica capitata alba, white locked kail. Brassica crispa, frizzled or curled kail
