Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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VRACK, v. ne.Sc. form of wrack, variant spelling of Eng. rack, to torture, torment (Abd. 1929 J. Milne Dreams o' Buchan 34, vrackit wi' pain).