Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†LOORICK-BANE, n. comb. The thigh-bone, femur (Arg. 1882 Arg. Herald (3 June)).
[Gael. loirc, id., lurg, the shank.]