Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GASHIE-WIFE, n. comb. “A shell, grey in colour with iridescence” (Ags. 1916 T.S.D.C. II.).
[Appar. from Gash, adj.3, 3.]