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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Monklyke, a. [OE. munuclíc: cf. Monkly,a.] Befitting a monk. —a1400 Leg. S. xviii. 29.
Sa ennornyt that man was In monklyke vorke, vord & dede … That [etc.]
