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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Schak,) Shak. ? Var. of Chak v.1 to check. —c1590 Fowler I 34/218.
This youngling boy [sc. Cupid] his puissance maid him prowe When in Thessalia he him [sc. Apollo] shakt and made him for to lowe
