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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†TURKASOTT, n. Also -söt; torkasott (Jak.). A disease, esp. of cattle, in which the skin becomes dry and taut on the back (Sh. 1899 J. Spence Folk-Lore 163, -söt, 1908 Jak. (1928)).
[Norw. turkasott, id., O.N. þurka. drought, dryness + sott, disease.]
