Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GRUTCH, n. A grudge, feeling of resentment. Obs. (exc. dial.) in Eng. since 17th c.Abd. 1875 G. Macdonald Malcolm xxv.:
An' I'm thinkin' she beirs the markis . . . a grutch yet, for passin' sic an offspring upon her.
