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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1540
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Jynkine. Perhaps the Christian name Jinkin (e.g. Acts III. 392/1). —1540 Lynd. Sat. 2687 (B).
To men that labowris with thair handis Bot nocht to jynkine gentill man That nowdir will he wirk or can