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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

IRISHMAN'S CUTTING, n.phr. A cutting taken from a plant with a portion of root attached (Cai., Fif., Edb., wm.Sc. 1955).Sc. 1947 Daily Record (15 Feb.):
Lots of people content themselves with simply splitting up the old stools of their chrysanthemums, taking off what are termed “Irishman's” cuttings.

Irishman's Cutting n. phr.

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