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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BESHACHILT, ppl.adj. Deviating from the straight; not in line. [bə′ʃɑxlt]Bnff.4 1934:
Man, your rucks are fair beshachilt.

[Be, pref., 1, factitive + Shachil, for which see Shachle.]

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