Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LOTCHIE, n. Also lootchie (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.). Dim. forms of Eng. loach, the fish, Nemacheilus barbatula.Rxb. 1908 Trans. Hawick Arch. Soc. 76:
A favourite pastime with many was “gumping” for “baggies,” “beardie lotchies,” and trout, when the water was low.
