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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Quhak,) Whake, v. [18th c. Sc. and (? colloq.) Eng. whack, appar. first in Sc. (Allan Ramsay), ? altered f. e.m.E. and mod. Eng. thwack (a1530).] tr. To beat, thrash, wallop. —16.. Row Cupp of Bon-Accord 2.
Balaam till her [the ass] againe, and whaked her soundly
