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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HENKS, v. Also haenks; hengs, hings, hinks (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1957). With up: to raise into a better or more comfortable position; to draw or hitch up.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
To hengs op a burden (a kessi) on ane's back, to push a burden (basket) higher up on the back in order to make it rest better.Sh. 1898 Shetland News (4 June):
“Na, lamb.” I answer'd, as I haenksd up me breeks — dis laskit strops is a curse.