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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

DENK, DENKI(E), Dank(i), n. A hollow, a slight depression in the ground (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), dank(i); 1914 Angus Gl., denk(i)).Sh. 1891 J. J. H. Burgess Rasmie's Büddie 74:
Bit aa ye finn in antrin neuks, An denkies o Creation.

[Cf. Sw. dial. dank, a hollow in the ground, O.N. dǫkk, a water-filled depression.]

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