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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Lakk-,) Lacking, vbl. n. [ME. lack-, lakkyng (14th c.); f. Lak v]. Censure, disparagement. —1587-99 Hume 76/257.
Backbiting, lacking, mocking