Scots edit

Etymology 1 edit

Derived from Old Norse aftak.

Noun edit

aftak (plural aftaks)

  1. (Shetland) The dia-continuance of a spell of bad weather.
  2. (Orkney) An easing or lull in a storm, a cessation of wind or rain.

Etymology 2 edit

Noun edit

aftak (plural aftaks)

  1. Alternative form of afftak

References edit