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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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Drinkles, Drynkles, a. [ME. drynklees (Chaucer), drinkeles (14th c.).] Deprived of drink. —c1420 Wynt. vii. 1295.
Thai … pynyd hym thare, but mete, drynkles [W. drinkles]