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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†BLAIK, n. A wether. [blek]Sc. 1904 The Wife wrapt in Wether's Skin in Ballads (ed. Child) No. 277B vi.:
Robin he's gaun to the fauld, An taen his blaik by the spauld.