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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Ourk, n. [e.m.E. ork(e (1611) sea monster, 16th c. F. orque, L. orca; e.m.E. also orque (1598) ogre.] An orc, a sea-monster. — c1590 J. Stewart II. 40/365. c1590 Ib. 48/27.
Protheus … Strong ourks and phoks and monsters euerie day From seis he send
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