Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†JARK, v. To utter a harsh sound, to croak. Cf. Jirg, v.2Sc. 1820 Blackwood's Mag. (Nov.) 202:
It took nae mair notice o' me gin I had been the aul' Pyot jarking.
