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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FOORACH, n. Also foorack; feerach (Abd. 1916 T.S.D.C. II.). Buttermilk or switched cream or sometimes whey with oatmeal stirred in (Bnff.8, Abd.8 c.1920).

[Gael. fuarag, a mixture of meal and water, from fuar, cold. Cf. cauld steer, s.v. Cauld, adj., 3.]

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