Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HAMMERFLUSH, n. “The sparks which fly from iron when beaten . . .; used for rubbing up iron-work” (Ags. 1808 Jam.). Also hammer flaught (Sc. Ib.).Fif. 1827 W. Tennant Papistry Storm'd 205:
Not frae the blacksmith's study rush Sae thiek the sparks and hammer-flush.
