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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Ȝarking fat,) Yarking fat, n. [Cf. SND Yerk v. to beat, whip, move with a sudden quick jerk, etc., also OED Yark v. to make ready, prepare, and Fat n.1] Some kind of vat or tub. — 1529 Reg. Great S. 178/1.
A mask fat, a wort stane, price 15 s., a saa, a yarking fat, price 4 s. 8 d.
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