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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1842
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UNHOWKIT, ppl.adj. Also oonhockit (Sh.). Not disinterred, not dug up. See Howk, v., 1. Used erron. in quot. = unburied.m.Sc. 1842 A. Rodger Stray Leaves 123:
Then quick and cook her up a feast Of vile unhowkit heathens livers.


