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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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THACK, v.² Also thawk. To beat, thrash. Obs. in Eng. exc. dial. Hence thackin', thawkin, vbl.n., a beating; a severe scolding (Abd.⁸ 1917, Abd. 1921 T.S.D.C.).Dmf. 1863 R. Quinn Heather Lintie 22:
My sang, ye weel deserve a thackin'.