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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1841
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¶BARKYNT, ppl.adj. Appar. a corruption of barkin. See Bark, n.2, v.Fif. 1841 C. Gray Lays 89:
Sharp Johnny Frost, wi' barkynt hoast.
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