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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HOLK, n.¹ A hump, a humpy misshapen thing. Ppl.adj. hoilkit, hunch-backed, with bent back. [hʌik]Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
A holk upo de back or atween de shooders. A holk o' a taati.Sh. 1952 J. Hunter Taen wi da Trow 152:
A muckle, hoilkit, soople craiter Wi a burden on hits back.