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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1420-1512
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Starkyn, Storkyn, v. Also: (torkin). [ME and e.m.E. starken (15th c.), storken (1570) to stiffen, coagulate, 17th c. north. Eng. dial. sturken to grow, thrive, ON storkna to coagulate; Stark adj.] a. Of a person: To grow up, become strong. b. Of the penis: To grow erect, to become stiff. —a. c1420 Wynt. i 1540 (C).
Qwhil he passit al youthaide And starkynnyt [R. storknyde, W. storkynnit] in til stout manhaide 1460 Hay Alex. 4331.
I … counsales thé that thow pas hame thai way And sulk ane quhile apoun thai moderis kne Quhill bettir starkyn for the were thow be —b. c1500-c1512 Dunb. (STS) lxxv 48.
Quhone that our mowthis dois meit at ane, My stang dois storkyn [B. torkin] with ȝour towdie
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