aftak

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Scots[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

Derived from Old Norse aftak.

Noun[edit]

aftak (plural aftaks)

  1. (Shetland) The dia-continuance of a spell of bad weather.
  2. (Orkney) An easing or lull in a storm, a cessation of wind or rain.

Etymology 2[edit]

Noun[edit]

aftak (plural aftaks)

  1. Alternative form of afftak

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