Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CHACKLOWRIE, n. “Mashed cabbage, mixed amongst barley-broth” (Abd. 1808 Jam.). Not known to our correspondents.Rxb. 1933 M. Maclean in Kelso Chron. (3 Nov.) 5:
An' her tender, fat how-towdies dreepin' creesh owre a' the place, While a bicker o' chacklowrie reekit het afore oor face.
