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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Smak, v. [Early ME smake (c1250) to perceive by scent or smell; Smak n.] tr. To scent or smell; to taste. Also absol. —1460 Hay Alex. 14204.
The … gentill hors … till his maister of grete tent he takis And on him rubbis his musall and him smakis —absol. 1595 Duncan App. Etym.
Resipio, to smell or smack
