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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶ROOK, v.3, n.6
I. v. To moult (Cld. 1880 Jam.). Hence pa.p. rookit, applied to a bird when moulting or to an article of dress that is very bare or too small (Ib.).
II. n. Moult, moulting (Ib.).
[Phs. erron. for Pouk, v.1, id., q.v. ]
