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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1928
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BIRK, n.3 Force, energy, enthusiasm.Ayr. 1928 J. S. Gall Muses 37:
As Cromwell said tae his men, "Ser' the Lord wi' a' your birk, but for Heaven's sake keep your poother dry."
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"Birk n.3". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 5 Sep 2026 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/birk_n3>
