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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nok, Nock, late south-west Sc.varr. of Knok n.1 (a clock). —1635 Kirkcudbr. B. Rec. II. 521.
xv s. for ane sillar nok 1643 Dumfries Treas. Acc. MS. 10.
For leid and towis to the nocks Ib. 12.
For iron to the nocks
