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Quotation dates: 1845
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FREUCHAN, n. The toe-cap of a boot (Kcd. 1900; Mry., Bnff. 1933; Rs., Arg. 1943). Also as a pl. Gael. [′frø:x(k)ən, ′fre:ç-, ′frʌx:-]Nai. 1845 Stat. Acc.2 XIII. 33:
The pointed or Glengarry bonnet, and brogues with freuchans.
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