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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1450-1452, 1549
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Thevisnek, n. [Imit. related allusively or figuratively to Thef(e n. and Nek n.1] The call of the lapwing. Also used as a term of abuse. — c1450-2 Howlat 823 (A).
The tuchet and the … golk … Callit him thrys thevisnek to thrawe in a widdy 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 39/22.
The tuechitis cryit theuis nek, quhen the piettis clattrit
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