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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PLUCK, n.² Sheep-rot (ne.Sc. 1966).ne.Sc. 1914 G. Greig Folk-Song cxiv.:
My sheep they took the pluck, and my nowte they a' did dee.