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yeuk (yo̅o̅k),USA pronunciation [Scot.]
v.i.
n.
yeuk′y, adj.
v.i.
- Scottish Termsto itch.
n.
- Scottish Termsan itching sensation.
- Middle Dutch jeuken to itch; replacing Middle English (north) yeke, yike; see itch
- late Middle English yuke 1375–1425