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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Schonk, v. [Of unknown origin. See also Wall. iii 147, s.v. To-schonk v.] ? intr. To shatter, or ? tr. To break to pieces, to splinter. — a1500 Golagros and Gawane 619.
Thair speris in splendris sprent, On scheldis schonkit and schent
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