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lick

nounaction

A sudden blow or quick burst

A blow or knock; also used to mean speed or a quick burst of pace.

Example in use

Da horse gied it a lick an' set aff

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/LIK/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutral

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