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oot tack

nounquality

lasting durability or staying power

The quality of enduring or keeping good condition; durability or staying power.

Example in use

Yon auld kettle haes oot tack, ye can aye trust it.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/OOT-tak/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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