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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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ORNOCK, n. A lump on the forehead; a knot or lump on any surface, as of a tree, piece of wood, etc. (Abd. 1964).Abd. 1919 T.S.D.C.:
“Fat kin o' ornock's that ye've got?” Said to a child who had fallen and bumped his head.