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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
RYRACHAN, n. A cow that is often sent to the bull, one of low fertility (Cai. 1968).
[Dim. altered form ad. Gael. reidhneach, a barren cow. ? Cf. O.Sc. rynmart, 1433.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Ryrachan n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 3 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/ryrachan>