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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Blonk, n. [ME. blonk(e, blanke, OE. blonca, blanca. Only in poetry after English models.] A steed. a1500 Rauf C. 565.
Thir blonkis that vs beiris Ib. 797.
He band his blonk to ane busk a1500 Gaw. & Gol. 551.
Bery broune wes the blonk Ib. 895.
Ane blonk, of ane ble quhite a1500 Doug. K. Hart 171.
The bernis … on blonkis hvffit on hicht 1535 Stewart 24192; Ib. 34684.
Mony berne doun of his blonk wes borne a1605 Montg. Misc. P. xli. 54.
Groomis that gay is On blonkis that brayis
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