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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PLONK, n. A tree-stump, log.Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 532:
Every sage is at a loss To tell whan plonks lay down in moss.

[Appar. a variant of plank.]

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