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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1949
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UPSOOK, n. Also uppsuk (Jak.). A swell in the sea near land indicating a worsening of weather conditions (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1973). Cf. Souk, II. 2. [′ʌpsuk]Sh. 1949 J. Gray Lowrie 73:
Dir ower muckle upsook aboot da shore fur dis ta lest.
