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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1598
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(Lik-,) Lyker, n. [e.m.E. liker (1532), f. Like v.1] One who has a liking for something. —1598 Melvill Spirit. Propine 148.
When lust hir lykers sall destroy