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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Lukkin-,) Luikin-gowane, n. [North. e.m.E. luckengollande (Turner. 1548). Common in the mod. Sc. and north. Eng. dial. as lucken-, luckin- etc., locken-gowan.] The globeflower. (Cf. Louk v. 1, Loukit ppl. a., Lukkined ppl. a.). —1587-99 Hume vii. 28.
Mint and medwortes seemelie to be seen, And luikin gowanes of the medowes green
