Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GULSHOCK, n. The water hemlock, Cicuta virosa. Used attrib. in quot.Ayr. 1887 J. Service Dr Duguid 259:
Stottin' up the gate like a haw from a callan's gulshock scoot, he steekit himsel' into his cell.
