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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
CAMACHAL, n. “A troublesome boy” (Cai.8 1934; Cai.7 1938 (in former Gaelic-speaking parts only)).
[Cf. Gael. cam, bent, and cama, a crook.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Camachal n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 3 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/camachal>