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sink

verbaction

a strong curse wishing ruin

To bring about ruin or destruction; uttered as a strong curse wishing harm on someone or something.

Example in use

Sink ye!

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/SINK/

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Origin & context

scotsolderharsh

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