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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KUNK, n. Also kunki, konk(i), kjonki. An attack of illness such as a severe cold (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1960).Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Du's gotten dee a kunki. Du will get a konk efter dis. Du will be gotten dy kjonki de night.