spleuchan
or spleu·ghan
[sploo-khuh n]
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noun Scot., Irish English.
a small pouch, especially for carrying tobacco or money.
Origin of spleuchan
First recorded in 1775–85, spleuchan is from the Scots Gaelic word spliùchan
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Historical Examples of spleuchan
So, stooping to adjust them, out tumbled my spleuchan, it appears.
The Cruise of the Midge (Vol. II of 2)Michael Scott
I'll wad the best quid in my spleuchan, ye hae been thinkin about Catherine Roberts, and o' your chance o' findin her single.