Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GARLACH, n. ‡1. “A little rascal, an impish youngster, a spoiled child” (Arg.1 1930); 2. a dwarf (Arg. 1936 L. McInnes Dial. S. Kintyre 11). Gael.
[Gael. gàrlach, idem.]
