Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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¶MAROOCHAN, n. A poor person (Crm. 1919 T.S.D.C.); a poor cod at the beginning of the season (Mry. 1975). [′mɑruxən]