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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Monké, n. Also: mwnki(e. [e.m.E. monkey (1530), munkkey, munkie, etc., of uncertain origin.] A monkey. —a1605 Montg. Flyt. 470 (H).
Mony monkes [T. mwnkis] and marmasits come with the mother
