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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1643
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Trinkl(e, v. [Appar. altered form of ME and e.m.E. tingle, tinkle. Also in 19th c. Eng., = to trickle.] intr. To tingle, thrill. —1643 Rec. Kirk Scotl. 381.
If any disaster should befal Waller, our danger here were present and great. Manchester has drawn all his forces towards Lincoln to oppose Prince Rupert's progress; but the main chance is in the north, for which our hearts are trinkling
