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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Luik, n. Also: look. [Var. (only in Orkney) of Lok n.² 3, conceivably by influence of Norw. lukk a morsel. particle, whence prob. also mod. Orkney dial. lucker id. (Marwick).] A small quantity (of anything). — 1616 Orkney & Shetl. Sheriff Ct. 72 b.
She … tuik thrie luikis of asis out of thrie newkis of the chimnay 1624 Misc. Abbotsf. C. 143.
Ȝe came and soght ane luik beir fra the said William Ib. 146.
Haveing tane ane luik meall furth of ȝour pock Ib.
Haueing ane luik thrid in hir hand 1629 Black Orkney & Shetl. Folklore 78.
She … gevin yow ane look corne, ye took the seiknes of hir Ib. 104.