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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1461
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Blakining, vbl. n. [f. Blaiken v.] Paleness. —1461 Liber Pluscardensis I. 383.
Defaid thaire freschnes … And turn in blakynnyng all thaire lustines