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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DAINSHACH, Daintshach, Dainshoch, Danshach, Denshag, -shauch, -chach, Dentsach, adj. Fastidious, particular; fussy about food (Cai.¹ c.1920, denchach, dentsach; Cai.⁷ 1939, dainshach; Fif., Bwk. 1825 Jam.², dainshoch; Bwk. Ib., denshauch). [′denʃəx, ′dɛnʃəx]Sc. 1935 Sc. N. and Q. (June) 87:
Danshach maidens mak sanshach luckys.Cai. 1916 T.S.D.C. II.:
“'at bairn is awfu' denshag in her meat.” In Latheron it is daintshach.