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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Blink, v. Also: blynk. [Later form of Blenk v., corresp. to e.m.E. blinke (1590), ME. blynke (rare).] intr. a. To gleam or glitter. b. To glance or look. 1513 Doug. xiii. Prol. ii (Sm.).
As I blynkyt [B. lukit] on the lyft me by c1500-c1512 Dunb. liv. 12 (M) .
Scho blinkis als brycht as ane tar barrell a1605 Montg. Son. xxxv. 11.
Blink on me euen with Thy blisful beames 1592 Jas. VI in Ellis Orig. Lett. Ser. ii. III. 163.
Turne your eyes a littell … to blinke upon the necessaire cace of youre friend