Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TROUK, n. A slight but teasing complaint, as a trouk o' the cauld (Kcd. 1825 Jam.).
[Orig. obscure, poss. from Troke, n.]