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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1562-1619
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Afflict, Afflick, v. [e.m.E. (c 1530), f. L. afflict-, ppl. stem of afflīgere.] tr. To distress, trouble. Also Afflictit ppl. a. —1562-3 Winȝet I. 55/4 (my Catholik afflictit brether). a1578 Pitsc. I. 68/8 (trublit and afflictit). 1619 Garden Elphinston 2317 (this warre, which did afflick).
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