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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pink,) Peinke, a. [e.m.E. and mod. Eng. pink noun = a flower (1573), comb. in pink-colour'd (1681), as an adj. = pink (colour) (1720), of unknown origin.] Of colour: Pink. — 1640 Tailor's Acc. Bk. B. 33 b.
Ane govne & vylicoit of peinke coiller
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"Pink adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/pink_adj>
