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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LINK, v.³ To pause, stay, rest, ease off (Ork. 1929 Marw.).Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. 33:
Gang an measer' sax-an-t'retty ells fae the door; an set ap a mith there. … Noo, Mansie, whin ye see him at the mith ye'll cry — Tak wey, tak wey; Rin tae the Deil or ye link or stey.