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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HASK, n.² The throat, the soft palate (Ayr. 1902 E.D.D.). Also found in Nhb. dial.

Phr. pap o' the hask, the uvula (Ayr. 1880–1956).