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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1894

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LIKAND, ppl.adj. Pleasant, delightful. Arch.Ags. 1894 A. Reid Songs 22:
While thro' thy hallowed coorts there rang The likand sough o' holy sang.

[Pr. ppl. of O.Sc. like, to please, 1375.]

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