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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1513-1552
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Dirk, Dyrk, adv. [f. the adj.] Darkly, in darkness. — 1513 Doug. vi. iv. 66.
Thai walking furth sa dyrk, oneth thai wyst Quhidder thai went c1552 Lynd. Mon. 1791.
So dirk eclipsit wes his glore, Quhen thay wald wyrk for him no more
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