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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†WELK, v. Also wulk. To wither or fade, of a plant (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.); also transf. to become less clear or distinct, of ink. Obs. exc. dial. in Eng.Per. 1888 Mod. Sc. Poets (Edwards) XI. 391:
The crispit rim an' welkit write.
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