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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unrokkit, -rockit, -roik(k)it, Wnrocked, p.p. [? 17th c. north. Eng. vnrocked; Rok v. 1. Cf., however, Denton Fox (ed.) The Poems of Robert Henryson, 304, n. on l. 2346).] Only in collocation with Rave v.1 2 b (2), q.v. for further examples: ? Excitedly, without calm or control. —a1500 Henr. Fab. 2346.
Vnroikit [Ch. vnroikkit, H. vnrokkit] 1530 Lynd. Test. Pap. 969.
Thow rauis vnrockit, the rauin said, be the rude 1560 Rolland Seven S. 4077 (see Rave v.1 2 b (2)).
We sall hald in thy renȝeis, becaus thow raifis vnrockit, And check ȝow into chenȝeis a1585 Polwart Flyt. 802 (T).
Cappit knaif, proud slaif, ȝe raif vnrokkit [H. wnrocked]; Quhillis slaiverand, quhillis claverand, and vaiferand with vyne
