Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MACHREACH, n. Also michrach (Mry., Bnff. 1962). A fuss, a to-do, outcry, row. [mə′xrɑx]Mry. 1952 Bulletin (6 May) 9:
Look at the machreach every year from the teachers and many townsfolk who seem to think that the presence of pupils in the fields at lifting time is equivalent to slavery in the cotton fields of Simon Legree.ne.Sc. 1956 Mearns Leader (23 March):
Tither day he got intae a michrach wi' “Muddiehowe”, ane o' his nearest, bit far fae dearest, neipors.
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