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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Ill-like, -lyk, a. (and n.). a. Having the appearance of evil, open to suspicion, suspect. Also n., such an action. b. Looking unwell, sick-looking. Also ill-lyknes n. —a. c1460 Thewis Gud Women 125.
Do na-thinge that ill-lyk may bee a1598 Ferg. Prov. (1641) 12 b.
If thou do na ill, do na ill likeb. 1604 Dundonald Par. Rec. 58.
He persaveing John Park to be ill lyk speirit … the caus of his ill lyknes 1662 Carstairs Lett. 95.
I hear … he is in health but ill like 1694 Lanark Presb. 123.
They brought to him ane ill like cow
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