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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Ake, v. Also: aik(e. Cf. Yaik. [ME. ake, aken, OE. acan.] a. tr. To cause to ache. b. intr. To ache. Hence Akand ppl. a. —15.. Clar. ii. 59.
Baith akit was thair armis and thair handis a1605 Montg. Flyt. 343 (T).
The aikand axis extasie 1646 Baillie II. 348.
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