obs. forms of CANKER sb. and v.
1426. Lydg., De Guil. Pilgr., 4239. Thow lefftyst the rust To kankren in thy conscience. Ibid., 11837. Vertues Han dyuers extremytes, Kankres at outher ende That ffrete on hem.
1530. Palsgr., 316/2. Kankred as brasse , vermolu.