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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1533-1623
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Hidropic, n. Also: hidropike. [e.m.E. hydropick (1589), L. hydrōpic-us. Cf. Edroppic. Ydropic.] A hydropic, a dropsical person. — 1533 Boece ix. xvi. 330.
Like ane hidropic his wame was boldin and hard 1581-1623 James VI Poems I. 189/703.
Hidropike
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