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Inwicking

A stroke which reaches the tee, or object stone, by rebounding from the inside edge of another stone lying to the side. Also as verb. Also called Inring and Wick.

Kittle. (1) Adjective; of a shot, difficult. (2) Vb. To work keenly, especially at sweeping.

Kowe. [See COWE.] Kuting.-[See COITING.] Lie shot. Of a stone, to come and rest nearest the tee.

Mar. To disturb a stone while running, by accident or otherwise. If by one of the player's own side, the stone must be removed; if by an opponent, the stone must be placed to the satisfaction of the opposing captain. Out-turn. A twist given to the stone on delivery, which causes it to describe a curve to the left.

Outwick. A stroke which hits a stone upon the outer edge and drives it towards the centre.

Also as verb.

Parish.-[See BOARDHEAD.]

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