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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1859-1860
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SOCK, v.3 To idle, do nothing, relax from work. Also with up, to “rest up”. Comb. sockin'-hour, the time of rest and relaxation before lamps were lit at night (Rxb. 1825 Jam.). Cf. gloamin-shot s.v. Gloamin, 4.(4).Rxb. a.1860 J. Younger Autobiog. (1881) 100:
The twa lads, instead of lying socking up in their beds, resting on the Sabbath morning.
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