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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WEESK, v., n. [wisk]

I. v. To make a thin shrill squeaking noise, as a mouse, to creak, of new boots, rusty hinges, etc. (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork. 1973).

II. n. A squeal, squeak.Ork. 1970 Private MS.:
Hid wisna useless weesks that came fae hid [an organ] ither.