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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GOILC, GOILK, n.coll. Weeds (Cai. 1916 T.S.D.C. II.). [goʎk]Ib. s.v. gore:
A farmer . . . described his land as being “foo o' goilk an' gore”.