A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1400-1499
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(Walkar,) Wakar, n.2 [Walk v.1 or Walk v.2] = Nicht-wakar n. one who stays awake or walks abroad at night for riotous or nefarious purposes. —14.. Acts I 337/2.
Gif thar be in the burgh ony sclanderaris rebellouris or wakaris on the nycht
