Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DOOBLACH, n. “A loose garment such as a shawl or a plaid” (Abd. 1911 Abd. Wkly. Jnl. (20 Jan.); 1923 H. Beaton Back o' Benachie 212). [′dubləx]
[Phs. from Dooble, with reference to the fact that the shawl or plaid is often worn doubled over.]
