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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WHILK, v.¹, n. Also whielk; kwilk (Jak.). [ʍɪlk]

I. v. To gulp, to swallow noisily, to suck quickly into the mouth (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1974), freq. with doun (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)).

II. n. A gulp, a large mouthful or draught (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1974).Sh. 1958 New Shetlander No. 48. 9:
The pill is swallowed. Ane or twa whielks and off she goes.