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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quhislecaw, n. [? Quhissil(l n. 3. The second element may be ? Caw n. a call or summons.] ? The vagina. —1540 Lynd. Sat. 1920 (B).
Gife ȝour quhislecaw [Ch. mawkine] cry quhiche, Stop in ane wisp of stray