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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1462
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Benk, v. [f. Benk,n. Cf. ME. benche (Chaucer).] tr. To furnish with benches. —1462 Peebles B. Rec. 148.
He sal benk the tolbuth about for that anwel
