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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hurrok, n. [Cf. mod. Orkn. and Shetl. dial. horra-, horiegoose, the brent-goose.] A species of wild goose. —1570 Leslie Descr. Sc. 37.
Alia sex anserum genera apud nos inueniuntur. (margin) Vulgus his uocibus eos distinguit quinck, skilling, claik, routhurrok [read rout, hurrok], ridlaik
