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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Guk, Guck(e, v. [Cf. Guk,n.] intr. To talk or behave foolishly. — a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 681 (L).
Go, go, we do nocht heir bot gukkis [v.r. guckis] 1603 Philotus iv.
I lauch to sie ane auld carle gucke
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