Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GRUSHION, n. Also groushin, -an, grooshan, †groos(c)hin, grewshin. Applied to any semi-liquid stuff of a messy, glutinous, sticky or revolting appearance, often of food (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 69, grooschin, Bnff. 1954); “any animal or vegetable substance become soft and putrid” (Bnff. 1880 Jam., groushin), “muddy sediment” (Abd.6 c.1916). Also grushin (Mry.1 1925). [′gru:ʒən]
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