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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SLOCH, n.3 The core of an animal's horn (Cai. 1907 County of Cai. (Horne) 84, Cai. 1970).

[Prob. a variant of Slaak, Gael. slabhag, id., assimilated in form to Sloch, n.1 The forms slough, slug are found in Eng. See also Slo.]

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