Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1908-1929
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AFTAK, n. (See quot. 1914 and 1929.) (Sh. and Ork.) [′aftæk ′ɑftɑk]Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
A aftak o' wadder.Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.:
Aftak, the diacontinuance of a spell of bad weather.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
Aftak, an easing or lull in a storm, a cessation of wind or rain.
