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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Smirkle, Smyrkle, v. (= Smirk v. Also in the later dial.) —1558-66 Knox II 409 (G) (see Smil(e v. 1).
Smyrklit 1658 R. Moray Lett. 14 Feb.
I confess I smirkled when I first read, & find a smile in my face just now when I tell you so
