Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1898
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SHOCKS, n.pl. Also shoks. The jaws (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.; Sh., Cai. 1970). [ʃɔks]Sh. 1898 Shetland News (17 Dec.):
Shü handid da shoks o' da grice.