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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Thik(k)in, Thikkyn, v. [Late ME and e.m.E. þikned p.p. (c1425), thycken (1552), thicken (1598).] intr. To become thicker or denser in consistency. — 1513 Doug. viii iv 158.
And reky nycht within a litill thraw Gan thikkyn [Sm. thikin, Ruddim. thikkin] our al the cavern and ourblaw
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