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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pauky-,) Pakiness, n. [f. Pauky a.] Trickery, wiliness. — 1687 Shields Hind Let Loose Pref. ix.
Naked truth without the fairdings of flattery or paintings of that pakiness which is commonly applauded as prudence now a-days
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