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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1593
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Inklin, vbl. n. [e.m.E. inkling, inhelynge (1513), ME. (a 1400–50).] An inkling; a hint. — 1593 Warrender P. II. 207.
That it mycht pleis your Majestie to signifie to me, war it be the smallest inklin, quherby I may conjectour the cause of my offence
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