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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†YOMF, n., v. Also yumph.

I. n. A blow, a slap or thump (Kcb.¹ 1900).Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 229:
He weel deserves i' the arse a yomf, Or some as ill-far'd shog.

II. v. To strike, push forcibly.Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 447:
Nickie Ben will prize ye, And yomf ye head foremost to hell.