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enk

n - the setting aside of a calf, lamb or chicken to a young relation or friend. It would probably stay on the croft but would be considered the property of the recipient who would get the produce - milk, wool, lambs, etc. We gae peerie Willie da enk o a lamb.

v - to carry out above process. We enkit da lamb tae him.

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