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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mirkful, a. [ME. (once) merk(e)ful, marke- (Cursor M.).] In (spiritual) darkness, unenlightened. —c1520-c1535 Nisbet Luke xi. 34.
Bot gif it [one's eye] be waywart, al thi body salbe mirkful
