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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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¶HOUSELICAT, n. “What's-his-name?”, “What-d'-ye-call him?” Used as a substitute for a name one cannot recall.Ayr. c.1827 Galt Howdie (1923) 70:
Ye'll be there before that upsetting young man from Virginy, that they call Mr — houselicat.
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