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whirk

nounbody

hollow of the foot's instep

The hollow of the sole — the instep of the foot — and by extension the equivalent area on a shoe or boot.

Example in use

“Da new boots aye rub ma whirk.”

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/WIRK/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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