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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1949

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STOOK, n.4 Also stukk (Jak.) A shoulder strap (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl.).Sh. 1949 J. Gray Lowrie 21:
A coarn o' green muslin woupid aboot da lower pairt o' her, an' tied wi' twa bits o' stooks ower her bare shooders.

[Orig. somewhat doubtful.? Norw. dial. stjulk, stolk, stylk, a stalk.]

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