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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.
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.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Dooblach n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 14 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/dooblach>
