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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Irkit, -yt, ppl. a. [Irk v. 3; e.m.E. -ed (1602).] Wearied, tired, exhausted. —c1475 Wall. x. 704.
Feill Scottis hors … Forrown that day so irkyt can defaill 1513 Doug. ii. x. 13.
Sum in the fyre thar irkit bodeis leit fall Ib. iii. x. 107.
Quhy left thou me heir Wery and irkyt in a fremmyt land? 1535 Stewart 6629.
On the nycht waill mony stall awa, Irkit and tyrit c1590 J. Stewart 27/440.
My irkit horse he may induir na space
