Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CLEESHACH, n. [′kliʃəx]
1. “A word applied to the soft parts of a human being or an animal, particularly the belly, tongue, etc.; also to the fat and entrails of slaughtered animals; as, “The coo's inside wiz jist a' ae cleeshach o' tallow” (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 26; Bnff. 1943 (per Abd.26)).
2. “A stout woman of an unbecoming appearance and dirty habits, with the idea of bad health attached” (Ib.; Abd.22 1937).
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