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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Phok, n. Fr. phoque, L. phōca, Gk. φώκη. Cf. e.m.E. phocases plur. (1599).] A seal. —c1590 J. Stewart 40/365.
Strong ourks and phoks and monsters … From seis
