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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶THRUMMOCK, n. An instrument for twisting straw-ropes.Abd. 1952 Buchan Observer (18 Nov.):
If there were more tlan one or two boys of age and ability to ply the thrummock, they took it turn aboot.
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