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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1925

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TWACK, v. To tremble, quiver.Abd. 1925 Greig & Keith Last Leaves 51:
The babe between her sides twa Wi cold his chin did twack.

[Prob. a corruption of Quak.]

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