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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Balk, v. [ME. balke, balkyn (c 1440).] tr. To pass over, over-look, miss. —1560 Rolland Seven S. 28/24.
As the griffoun, and als the greit goshalk … Unto thair pray na kynd of bird will balk
