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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pike-,) Pyke-thank, n. [e.m.E. pikethanck (1551).] A sycophant. = Pik-thank. — c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus Prol. 175.
Sum ar tratlaris and other part pykethank [is] 1584 Misc. Bann. C. I. 120.
Som of his flatterars and pyke-thanks
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