A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Winklot, n. [? Wink v.] A wench, a young woman. — a1500 Peblis to Play 73.
Ane winklot fell and hir taill vp a1500 Peblis to Play 233.
Quhen the winklottis and the wawaris twynnit To se it wes hart sair
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