Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WHIPPACK, n. Also whippik (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.), hwippek, hwuppek (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928) s.v. vippek). A small fishing rod (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., Sh. 1974).
[Variant forms of Vippick, q.v., assimilated to Eng. whip.]