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† ˈlick-dish Obs. [f. lick v. + dish n.] 1. A parasite.c 1440 Promp. Parv. 304/2 Lykdysshe, scurra. 1519 W. Horman Vulg. 77 Smellefyestes, lyckedysshes, and franchars come vncalled. 1681 W. Robertson Phraseol. Gen. (1693) 824 A lick-dish, catillo. 2. Used allusively (see quot. 1562).[1562 J. Heywood... Oxford English Dictionary
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▪ I. lick, n. (lɪk) [f. lick v.] 1. a. An act of licking. Hence quasi-concr. a small quantity, so much as may be had by licking; also lick-up. a lick of goodwill (Sc.), ‘a small portion of meal given for grinding corn, in addition to the fixed multure’ (Jam.). Also (U.S. colloq.) a lick, somewhat, a... Oxford English Dictionary
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