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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1646
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Ake, v. Also: aik(e. Cf. Yaik. [ME. ake, aken, OE. acan.] a. tr. To cause to ache. b. intr. To ache. Hence Akand ppl. a. — 15.. Clariodus ii. 59.
Baith akit was thair armis and thair handis a1605 Montg. Flyt. 343 (T).
The aikand axis extasie 1646 Baillie II. 348.
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