Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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¶MALLACHIE, adj. Of the colour of milk and water mixed (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.).
[Orig. doubtful, phs. from mallow, the flower, + -ochie. See -Och, suff., I. 2.]