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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, 1590
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Donky, a. Also: donckie. [f. Donk a. Also in mod. north. Eng. dial.] Dampish, wettish. — 1513 Doug. xii. viii. 78.
Now by the donky stankis soundis scho c1590 J. Stewart 93/478.
Him lewing sleipand in his donckie bed
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