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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1533
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Bik, n. [ON. bikkja = OE. bicce Biche. Still current in dial.] A female dog. 1533 Boece ii. v. 64.
That na hound suld lyne the bik his awne berare 1533 Ib. vi. v. 194.
Scottis gaif thame frelie baith bikkis and doggis
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