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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
‡GORSIMMEN, n. Also gordsimen (Jak.), gors simmond. A coarse, thick straw-rope used in thatching houses or stacks (Sh. 1897 Jak. Dial. Shet. 44, gorsimmen, 1914 Angus Gl., gors simmond, Sh.10 1955). Also contr. form gossen (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.). [′gɔr′sɪmən]
[Norw. gjord, girdle, band, + Simmond, q.v.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Gorsimmen n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 20 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/gorsimmen>
