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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ABOOT-KAST, n. Also aphetic form, boot-kast (Sh. and Ork.). [ə′butkɑst, ′butkɑst] Change; esp. (1) A sudden veering round of the wind.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
I think it will be a boot-kast soon.

(2) The time of the equinox.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
He will be hame at aboot-kast again.Sh.⁴ 1931:
He wis at da aboot cast time i year.