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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fyking, vbl. n. [f. Fyk(e,v.] Fidgeting. —a 1568 Sempill Sat. P. xlviii. 11.
Stanche my fyking, and stryd my lyking, Ar semely hewis for sommer play