Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CUSHLE, v. and n. [kʌʃl]
1. v. To slide down.Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 35:
The bits o' laddies wir at a ploy, cushlin' doon the brae amo' the snaw.
2. n. A gentle sliding down.Ib.:
He ga' the twa loons a cushle doon the vraithe o' snaw.
