Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†LOTCH, n.3 A quantity of some semi-liquid stuff, e.g. of tar (Slk. 1825 Jam.).
[Orig. doubtful, phs. imit. Cf. clotch s.v. Clatch, n., 2., and Loit, v.1, n., of which this word may be a conflation.]
