Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†MORKIN, n. Also morken; merkin (Dmf., Slk. 1925 Trans. Dmf. and Gall. Antiq. Soc. XIII. 32). A sheep that has died by disease or accident (Sc. 1887 Jam.). Also attrib.Ayr. 1786 Burns Poems Gl.:
Braxie, a morkin sheep.
