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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Middil-,) Medilkin, Midlikin, a. [Kin n. 6.] Of middle size or quality. — 14.. Acts I. 309/2.
Be the thoume of a medilkinman it [the inch] aw to stand 1632 Inv. Newark 6 a.
Of the best sort of plaiding blankitis; item of midlikin sort
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"Medilkin adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 4 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/medilkin>
