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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ANDELOKK, -LUKK, n. Accident; misfortune; sudden illness. (Cf. Angaluck.)Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
If nae a. happens till de coo or yowe.

[Jak. derives this word from *andlukka, O.N. and-, against + O.N. lukka, luck.]

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