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Quotation dates: 1460, 1513, 1598
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(Quikkinar,) Quyknar(e, Quhikkynnar, Quikener, n. [e.m.E. quickner (1581).] He who or that which gives life or stimulates; life-giver, inspirer. — c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 9700.
Oure saul is bot a quyknare sprituall 1513 Doug. xii Prol. 254.
Welcum the lord of lycht and lamp of day … Welcum quyknar [Ruddim. quhikkynnar] of floryst flowris scheyn 1598 James VI Basil. Doron 37/6.
As to faith quhilke is the … quikener of religion
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