First Known Use: before 12th century
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1ilk
pronoun \ˈilk\
Definition of ILK
chiefly Scottish : same —used with that especially in the names of landed families
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Origin of ILK
2ilk
noun
: sort or kind
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First Known Use of ILK
1790
3ilk
pronoun
Definition of ILK
chiefly Scottish : each
Origin of ILK
Middle English, adjective & pron., from Old English ylc, ǣlc — more at each
First Known Use: before 12th century
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