释义 |
† ofˈswink, v. Obs. [f. of-1 + swink v.] trans. To gain by labour, labour for.
c1300Beket 9 In strong swynche niȝt and dai: to of-swynche here Mete stronge. c1350Leg. Rood (1871) 26 He..of-swonke is owe mete. a1400Chron. R. Glouc. 944 (MS. B) Þat we myȝte of swynke [MS. A biswinke] oure mete, & libbe by oure swynke. |