Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LUBACH, adj. Unhappy, downcast, mournful (Cai.8 1934); pouting, dejected-looking (Cai. 1961). [′lu:bəx]
[Gael. lùbach, bent, bowed (sc. with grief).]
