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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1569-1586
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Wanlukis, n. pl. [MSw. vanlykka, MDa. vanlykke, Norw. vanlukka; Wan- prefix and Luk n.] Mishaps, accidents. — a1570-86 Maitland Folio MS 435/30.
Be tyde & tempest thow may be our thrawin … As chanellis craggis beddis & bankis blind Lekkis and wanlukis quhair thow may be lost
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