Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
Hide Quotations Hide Etymology
About this entry:
First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
DEIL-CHAP, n. comb. (See quot.)Mry., Bnff. 1825 Jam.2 s.v. chow:
In the beginning of each game [of chow (see Chow, n.2)], they are allowed to raise the ball a little above the level of the ground, that they may have the advantage of a surer stroke. This is called the Deil-chap.
You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Deil-chap n. comb.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 31 Oct 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/deilchap>