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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kirklike, -lyk, a. [Cf. Kirkly,a. and e.m.E. churchlike (1593).] Pertaining to or befitting the Church or a churchman; churchmanlike; ecclesiastical. —c1450-2 Howlat 83.
Pastour & pape That is the … pacok Constant and kirklyk vnder his clere cape 1560 Rolland Seven S. 7303.
The parische preist with his kirklike vestments
