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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

CUSHIE-DREEL, n. comb. The buttoned opening in front of trousers (Ags. 1935 (per Ags.1); Ags.2 1941), originally a large flap (Ags. c.1905 (per Ags.18)). Cf. Ballop.

[Corruption of Gushet, gusset, q.v., + Dreel = Eng. drill, furrow.]

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