Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†YACK, v.1 Also yawck. To talk thickly. Deriv. yackuz, one who does so. See -Us.Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 85:
Wi' yawcking Johnie Dowall And Manksmen gabbling frae the manor-hole.