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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1584-1585
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Hunger-bittin, a. [e.m.E. hungerbitten (1549).] Famished, starved. — a1585 Polwart Flyt. 207 (T).
Puir hudpyk, hunger bittin
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