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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pike-,) Pik-, Pyke-lug, n. [Pike v.1 6 or Pik v.2 2 and Lug n.] An ear-pick. —1650 Dunferm. Reg. Ct. III. in Rogers Social Life I. 384.
[Articles of gold and silver] a piklug a 1700 Aberd. Journal N. & Q. IV. 71.
A pyke lug
