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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hurkill, Hurkle, v.2 [App. altered, f. ME. hurtel, hurtle (a 1225). Only in Alex.] intr. To come into violent collision, to encounter violently. Also hurkling vbl. n. —?1438 Alex. i. 2988.
With thair bodyis, as thai raid by, Thai hurkillit [F. hurtent] Ib. ii. 4111.
With scheildis and schulderis halely Thay hurklit quhill to the erd ȝeid thay Ib. 6282. —Ib. i. 2012.
With bodyis … , and shieldis braid Sa outragious hurkling than thay maid Ib. ii. 9303.
