† balkishadj.
Obsolete.
Characterized by balks or ridges; uneven, rough.
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1577 R. Stanyhurst Treat. Descr. Irelande i. f. 1/2, in R. Holinshed Chron. I That my penne shoulde walke..in that craggie and balkishe way.
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