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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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QUILK, n. A gulp, a large single draught in swallowing.Sh. 1974 New Shetlander No. 108. 23:
Da rum bottle wis doon by da label an ee quilk feenished what wis left i da leggins o him.

[Variant of Whilk, n. See Q, letter, 3.]