Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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¶ENTHOOMB, v. To hold by the thumb.Abd. 1882 T. Mair John o' Arnha's Latterday Exploits 67:
His left hand i' the oxter o' His waistcoat was enthoombed —.
