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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1400
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Swink, n. [ME and e.m.E. swinke (c1175), swinnc (Orm), suinc (Cursor M.), OE swinc.] Toil, labour. For swink and swet, see Swet(e n.2 4 (3). — a1400 Legends of the Saints xxxi 122.
We haf bot wastit our swink In al that tym we besyly Studit in philosophy
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