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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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SUILK, v. Also solk (Jak.). To swallow with a slobbering noise, to gulp, suck in (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)). [sɔilk]Sh. 1899 Shetland News (22 July):
“Noo, is doo suilkid hit up?” Sibbie said, as shü rubbid her haand i' da calf's back.