Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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FUNK, n.3, v. Also ppl.adj. funkit, “used to describe the state of the water when, owing to wind conditions, there is an abnormal fall or rise in the level of the tide” (Ags. 1975 (Montrose)). [Orig. uncertain.]
