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uptak

nounwork

a duty or a weather onset

A duty or thing someone is answerable for; a fresh onset or return of bad weather.

Example in use

A'll dae ma uptak afore da boat sails.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/UP-tahk/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutralalso: uptake

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