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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Stark naiked, adj. [e.m.E. starke naked (Palsgrave) absolutely without clothes; Stark adv. 2.] Entirely bereft of possessions. — a1597-1617 Hist. Jas. VI (1804) 74.
She … was uncourtouslie and unmercifullie putt thairfra, all hir gudis taine fra her, and shoe left stark naiked
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