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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GUSCHACH, -OCH, n. The ingle nook. Also in phr. the cheek of the guschach, the fireside (Abd. 1808 Jam.).n.Sc. 1933 Kelso Chron. (3 Nov.) 5:
At nichtfa' at the guschoch wi' the cronies sittin' roun'.