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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quik, v. [ME quike(n, quick, etc., e.m.E. quick, OE cwician.] tr. To bring to life or vigour, to engender or invigorate. —1490 Irland Mir. MS fol. 287.
This grace is gevin and quikit be the sacramentis that Ihesus has ordand
