† ˈelken, v. Obs. rare—1.
[? var. of oluhnen to flatter.]
? To flatter, propitiate.
| a 1400–50 Alexander 163 Þai..Honourd him with offryngs & elkend him fayre. |
† ˈelken, v. Obs. rare—1.
[? var. of oluhnen to flatter.]
? To flatter, propitiate.
| a 1400–50 Alexander 163 Þai..Honourd him with offryngs & elkend him fayre. |
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