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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Vake, adj. [17th c. Eng. vake (1601), L. vacuus.] Void, bottomless. —1622-6 Bisset II 166/30.
He … murthered the said … king at his ease sittand on the previe beand ane vake sait and kaist him thairin
