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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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AMERSWAKK, Ammerswak, n. (See quots.) [′ɑ:mərswak]Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Amerswakk, unrest; irritation; noisy and feverish haste.Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.:
What's du in sik a ammerswak aboot?