Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KAT-HOLE, n.comb. A hole cut in a door to let a cat out and in (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
[Cat + hole. Cf. Norw. katthol, id.]
