Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CAMACHAL, n. “A troublesome boy” (Cai.8 1934; Cai.7 1938 (in former Gaelic-speaking parts only)).
[Cf. Gael. cam, bent, and cama, a crook.]
