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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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(Smirkling,) Smyrcling, vbl. n. [Smirkle v.] Smiling, only transf., of the eyes. — c1590 Fowler I 52/123.
The smyrcling of her eyes and smyling of hir face
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