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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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JAUK, v.2 To make a harsh, screeching noise like a jackdaw, “only occas. Heard” (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).Rxb. 1847 J. Halliday Rustic Bard 210:
The youngsters, affrighted, did yelloch and jauk.
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