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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Smirkling,) Smyrcling, ppl. adj. [Smirkle v.] Smiling, only transf., of the eyes. —c1590 Fowler I 91/128.
I saw a smyrcling smyle with douce and sweit regaird Pas from the passage of hir eyes which sometymes of my ioy Was … the salve … for to abaitt my noy
