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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Holkis, Hoikis, n. pl. [? ME. holke, OE. holc-, a hollow part (of the body), LG. holke, a small hole.] An ailment of the face or eyes.1513 Doug. iii. Prol. 27.
Suppos the holkis be all ourgrowyn thi face 1570 Sat. P. xvi. 86.
I thinke the holkis ouergangis ȝour ene a1605 Montg. Flyt. 323 (T).
The hoikis in thi choikis
b. Also applied (? to a pitting of the skin) appar. elsewhere on the body.a1605 Montg. Flyt. 339 (T).
Hoikis hoillis in thy heillis
