Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BELSHACH, n. [′bɛlʃəx]
1. “A contemptuous designation for a child” (Strathm[ore] 1825 Jam.2).
2. (See quot.)Cai.1 1933:
The word “belshach” is known in Caithness as descriptive of a person talking in a rather clumsily rapid and eager manner.
