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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1880-1891
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SUCK, n.1 Also suk(k). [sʌk; Sh. sʊk]
1. A mess, a state of disorder or filth (Ork. 1929 Marw.; I.Sc. 1971), a heap of rubbish; a slatternly person (Ork. 1971). Adj. sucky, dirty, slovenly, untidy, of a place or person (Ork. 1845 Stat. Acc.2 XV. 96, Ork. 1971).Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. 135:
The hoos a' i' a filty suck.Sh. 1891 J. Burgess Rasmie's Büddie 112:
An troo it sticks a louwin taand, Ta swee da suk.
2. Loose straw rubbish (Ork. 1845 Stat. Acc.2 XV. 96); litter for a cowshed or stable (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork. 1971).
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