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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1540
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Quhislecaw, n. [? Quhissil(l n. 3. The second element may be ? Caw n. a call or summons.] ? The vagina. — 1540 Lynd. Sat. 1920 (B).
Gife ȝour quhislecaw [Ch. mawkine] cry quhiche, Stop in ane wisp of stray
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