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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Huny-,) Hwnygukkis, n. [Huny n. 2; Guk n.] A fanciful term of endearment. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. lxxv. 39.
My swete hurle bawsy, My hwnygukkis [B. honygukkis], my slawsy gawsy
