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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Soukling,) Sowkling, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. sokelynge (Prompt. Parv.), sucklinge (1535); Souk v. 2, 6 b.] fig. Unweaned young. —1561 Q. Kennedy Compendious Ressonyng (ed.) 178 (G).
He [sc. Satan] steiris vpe his awne bawbeis and sowklingis
