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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*(Klink-,) Klyncle, v. [Appar. Clink v. with the frequentative suffix.] intr. To clink. —1584 Sempill Sat. P. xlv. 125.
Carruse and hald the cannikin clinking [: drinking; v.rr. klyncleine, klynclene]
