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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1825, 1931

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ANKERLY, adv. Unwillingly. Cf. Enkeerloch, adj., "having a difficult temper," Jam.2Kcb.1 1931:
A native [of Dalbeattie] is quite familiar with ankerly and has heard it frequently.Slk. 1825 Jam.2

[Etym. uncertain. O.Sc. has enkerly, enkrely, but in the senses especially, extremely. Cf. Norw. ank, trouble, Sw. dial. ank, discontent, complaining. Cf. Gael. eangarra, cross-tempered, from eang, a corner, Eng. ang (MacBain).]

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