Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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¶GLENORCHY, n. A flat-sided bottle of whisky of the Cutter type.Arg. 1918 N. Munro Jaunty Jock 218:
A “Glenorchy pint” (as it was called) fell out of his pocket in the street, without suffering any damage.
