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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Barknit, ppl. a. [f. Bark n.1 In mod. use barkened and barken v.] Dried into a crust. —1513 Doug. ii. v. 41.
As he … eftyr the cart was rent With barknyt blude and powder
