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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Ilkyn, a. [North. ME. and e.m.E. ilkin (a 1300): (cf. Alkin).] Each kind of, each, every. —c1475 Wall. v. 602.
Off ilkyn [1570, alkin] wicht scho kepyt hir fra blame
