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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DULSHET, DULSHOCH, n. “A small bundle” (Abd. 1825 Jam.²); an untidy bundle (Abd.¹⁵ 1950, dulshet).Bnff.² 1940:
The mannie geed awa fine pleas't wi' a dulshoch o' orra cloots.