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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1686
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Winking, ppl. adj. [ME and e.m.E. wynkyng (1377), winkyng (1562), winking (1630).] Conniving. —1686 G. Stuart Joco-Ser. Disc. 28.
Finding her a gamesome flirt, The winking thief gaue her a jirt
