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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1610
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Louk(e, n. and v. [Var. of lowk, look, Lok n.1 and Lok v.: for the sense. cf. e.m.E. lock(e n., a grapple, grip, trick in wrestling (1608). and v., to embrace or to grapple.] — 1610 State P. (Reg. H.) No. 108/13. 2.
Hary Ruthuen come by gaif Andro Hendersoun ane grite louke and almoist patt him over the brig 1610 Ib. 3.
Demandit that … the depouner loukit Andro Hendersoun vpoun the brig deponis that [etc.]
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