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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nakyn, v. [ME. (? chiefly north.) (a 1240–1483) nacne(n, nacken, -in, nakkin, naken, -yn, f. as Nake v.] tr. To strip (another) naked. —a1400 Leg. S. l. 608.
Maxens … bad his tyrandis nakyn hir tyt … and beit with schorgis sare
