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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TOYACK, n. Also toyik, toi(e)g, toyeg, taueg. A small basket for holding meal or corn (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1972). [′tɔiək, -əg]Sh. 1888 Edmonston & Saxby Home of a Naturalist 184:
Da Oy's ferdemate in a peerie bjödie ae da wan haund an a taueg o' mell ae da tidder.Sh. 1899 J. Spence Folk-Lore 172:
A toyeg containing as much corn as would be a hurd o' burstin.Sh. 1964 Sh. Folk Book IV. 7:
The various “toyacks” used for special purposes.