Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GHOST, n. A “veal” or water-box, usually on wheels, used for removing water from mine-workings (Sc. 1886 J. Barrowman Mining Terms 69; Edb.6 1944).
