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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Ilkone, quasi-adj., (pron.). Also: ilk on(e. [Midl. ME. ylkone, ilkon(e, etc., adopted under the influence of English verse, in place, of Sc. Ilkane. Cf. Ichone and Echon(e.] 1. quasi-adj. = Ilkane 1 b (1). 2. pron. = Ilkane 1 c.Only in verse, and chiefly in rhyme. Very common in Stewart.(1) c1400 Troy-bk. ii. 1432 (D).
Of the Gregois gretest ilkoneIb. 1722, 2333, etc. Brus xi. 383 (C).
For the vigill of Sanct Johne [E. Jhane] Thai fastit bred and vattir ilkone [E. ilkan] c1500 Fyve Bestes 307.
[They] maid thaim ilkone bovne With ane assent to defend this tovne 1513 Doug. ii. xii. 52.
The gret moder of goddis [v.rr. the goddis] ilk one [: Gregion] 1535 Stewart 12645.
That all the Romanis at this tyme ilkone, Be exull maid richt far fra Albione Ib. 31430.
Camelidone … quhair he fand thame ilkone With Feredeth a1570-86 Maitl. F. clxx. 69.
A thousand tymes ȝe thame excell ilk on [Q. ilkone] a1605 Montg. Misc. P. I. 36.
Scho and the goddessis ilk one Wald have preferrit this paragon(2) 1535 Stewart 34469.
Both Scot and Brit, … Ilkone to vther for to cum and gang Ib. 45112.
Thir tua princes … tenderlie ilkone hes braissit vther