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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Knuckil, n. [e.m.E. knuckle: cf. Knockle.] A knuckle. —1629 Dundonald Par. Rec. 293.
Robert Bowman … struke at the sayd John and … hurt his knuckil