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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Blaiken, Blakyn, v. [Corr. to ON. (Icel.) bleikna (Sw. blekna, Norw. blekne, Da. blegne), f. bleik-r pale, whence ME. bleik, bleyk adj., and bleike(n), bleyke vb.] intr. To become pale. a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 1133.
Othir bernys for barrat blakynnit thair ble 1513 Doug. xi. xv. 119.
The rudy cullour … Blaknyt, and fadys quyte out of hir face c1590 J. Stewart 21/243.
My bodie blaiknes, And my bluid vpdryis for thé
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