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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1555-1563, 1646
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Bakking, Bakin(g, vbl. n. [f. Bak v.] The action of providing with a back; the material for this. 1555 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 320.
The aucht dayis expensis in the bakking of bulwark in Leyth 1555 Ib.
For ane rude … of schiptymmer to be baking to the bulwart 1563 Edinb. Old Acc. I. 433.
Dur naillis to the bakin of durris 1646 Tulliallan Coal Wks. 12.
For calling of the … salt to Kincairne to the schip … For backing and plancking of it
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