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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1535, 1604-1605
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Blonk, n. [ME. blonk(e, blanke, OE. blonca, blanca. Only in poetry after English models.] A steed. a1500 Taill of Rauf Coilȝear 565.
Thir blonkis that vs beiris a1500 Ib. 797.
He band his blonk to ane busk a1500 Golagros and Gawane 551.
Bery broune wes the blonk a1500 Ib. 895.
Ane blonk, of ane ble quhite a1500 Doug. King Hart 171.
The bernis … on blonkis hvffit on hicht 1535 Stewart 24192; 1535 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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