† ˈbliken, -ne, v. Obs.
[ME. blykne(n, a. ON. blikna to become pale, inchoative deriv. of vb. stem blik-: see blik, blike v.]
1. intr. To turn pale.
| c 1325 E.E. Allit. P. B. 1759 Þenne blykned þe ble of þe bryȝt skwes. a 1400 Pol. Rel. & L. Poems 224 His lippes shulle bliken. |
2. To shine; = blik, blike v.
| c 1325 E.E. Allit. P. B. 1467 For alle þe blomes of þe boȝes were blyknande perles. |