Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TRUCK, v.2 Also truk(k), trokk (Jak.). tr. To tread, stamp on, trample down (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl.; Ork. 1929 Marw.; Sh. 1973). Pa.p. truckit, trukkit, trampled. [trʌk]Sh. 1897 Shetland Times (4 Sept.):
Dey're truckit an' laid doon da best rig o' Scots aits perteenin' me.Sh. 1916 J. Burgess Rasmie's Smaa Murr (Mey 3):
Pearls is little da werr, even tho da swine trukks dem.Sh. 1952 J. Hunter Taen Wi Da Trow 71:
Crushed in da dirt an weet, Ta trukkit be wi careless feet.Sh. 1973 New Shetlander No. 105. 14:
Truckin back an fore trow wir maain girse.
