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yark

v - to grab forcibly; to tug vigorously. He wis fairly yarkin oot da paets wi da tushkar; to snap with the mouth. First I kent, da dug comes rippin oot an yarks me ida leg.

n - a grab; vigorous tug; a quick, large bite or drink. He set da bottle tae his head and took a yark oot o'r; a large person, a yark o a boy.

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