Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TUINK, n. Also puink (Marw.). A thump, crack, blow (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork. 1973). [tønk]
[Norw. dial. dunk, an audible blow or push, O.N. dynkr, thump, crack.]