Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LOICHEN, n. A quantity of any soft substance, as of pottage, flummery (Ayr. 1825 Jam.). [′lɔiçən]
[The word is obscure and may not be authentic.? Cf. locher, Logger.]
