Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GWICK, n., v.
I. n. “The movement of the muscles or the sound made in swallowing” (Cai. 1907 D. B. Nicolson in County of Cai. 74, Cai. 1955).
II. v. To move the mouth or make a sound in swallowing (Ib.).
[Imit.]