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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1584-1649
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Hask, a. [Var. of Harsk a., current in later (south) Sc. and Eng. dialects.] Harsh. — 1584 Calderwood II. 126.
With inkehorne termes and counterfooted eloquence, and als hask a stile, as would [etc.] 1587-99 Hume 8/86.
Thus much haue I written in rude Scottish and hask verses 1643 Baillie II. 63.
So much the more, as the petition of the Londoners got so hask and insnareing ane answer 1649 Ib. III. 100.
So hask a letter with instructions so scabrous
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