spleuchan
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of spleuchan
First recorded in 1775–85, spleuchan is from the Scots Gaelic word spliùchan
Example Sentences
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An' now Thou kens our waefu' case; For Geordie's jurr we're in disgrace, Because we stang'd her through the place, An' hurt her spleuchan; For whilk we daurna show our face Within the clachan.
From Poems and Songs of Robert Burns by Robert Burns
I wad esteem the contents o' that spleuchan as the most precious treasure.
From The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner by James Hogg
Rob's spleuchan had also been presented by Mr. Train to Sir Walter, in 1816, and may have directed his thoughts to this popular freebooter.
From Rob Roy — Volume 01 by Sir Walter Scott
When the discourse was finished, he knocked the ashes out of his pipe, replaced it in his sporran, returned the tobacco-pouch or spleuchan to its owner, and joined in the prayer with decency and attention.
From The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Volume 2 by Sir Walter 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.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 12 by Various
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