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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1513-1550
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Donk, n. [ME. danke (14th c.). Cf. Donk,a.] Moisture; a moist or wet place. — 1513 Doug. vii. Prol. 60.
Bedowyn in donkis deip was euery sike c1550 Rolland Court of Venus i. 2.
Quhen Eolus out ouir thir rokkis rang, Be donk and daill, baith herb & tre he dang
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