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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Ki(c)k, v. [e.m.E. kick(e, kycke, ME. kike, kyke (c 1380), of unknown origin.] tr. and intr. To kick. —a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 1206 (Wr.).
Quoth Courage, kicking at the prick [cf. New Test., Acts ix. 5.] 1670 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 259.
[To] kik him in the erse with his foott
