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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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†SOOM, v.² To buzz, to hum. Also in Eng. dial.Abd. 1882 G. Macdonald Castle Warlock vii.:
“What for arena ye spinnin', Grannie?”. . . “I was feart it micht vex ye wi' the soomin' o't.”