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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
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†SACK, v.2 To make a Chack or tongue in woodworking. Phr. gribbed and sacked, tongued and grooved, of boarding. See also Sex.Sc. 1767 Session Papers, Petition P. Begbie (14 Jan.) 19:
The facings of the comb-celings to be three quarters of an inch finished work, and to be gribbed and sacked together.
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