Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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AYOKE, adv. In harness, busy.Abd.(D) 1929 J. Alexander Mains and Hilly 107:
The loons heeld sic a grummlin' at haein' to be ayoke sae lang at a time.
