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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1609-1655
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Bodkin, (bodkyne, boidkene,) n. [e.m.E. bodkin(e, ME. bodekyn, boydekyn (Chaucer). Cf. the earlier Boitkin.] A bodkin. —1609 Hilderstoun Silver Mines I. 224 b (ane bodkyne to bore the hydes). 1609 Craig iii. 4 (bored with a boidkene). 1655 Wemyss Chart. 241 (ane gold bodkin for the head).
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