v. Obs. [OE. tolúcan, f. TO-2 + lúcan, LOUK v.2 to pull.] trans. To pull or tear to pieces; to pull apart, wrench asunder.
c. 890. trans. Bædas Hist., V. vi. (1890), 402. Forðon mine innoðas fylle tolocene wæran.
c. 1205. Lay., 2602. Heo to-luken þene king & his leomen to-drowen.
a. 1225. Juliana, 12 (Roy. MS.). Ichulle leoten door to teoren ant to luken þe.