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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Froli(c)k, a. [e.m.E. frolick (1593), -like, frowlyke (1538), older Flem. vrolick, Du. vrolijk.] Sportive, merry. —1529 Acta Conc. MS. XL. 121.
Halkis and hundis and uther frolik plesouris 1603 Philotus clviii.
Be frolick, Flavius, and faine, To get thy Emilie againe
