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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Loukit, Lowkyt, ppl. a. [Weak p.p. of Louk v.: cf. Lukkin ppl. a.] Closed, compact. Of flower-buds. Also loukit kaill, ‘hearted’ kale, cabbage: cf. Lok(k)it ppl. a. 3. — 1513 Doug. xii. Prol. 101.
The lowkyt buttonys on the gemmyt treis — 1565 Prot. Bk. J. Scott MS. 28 b.
The said Alisoun sall … deliuer to the said Dauid … ane fur of guid loukit kaill and failȝeand thairof ane fur of ony other kaill 1645 Sc. Hist. Rev. XXX. 147.
As for loukit kaill herbis salt baiken meat I furnished gratis
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