Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MOOCH, n., v. [mutʃ]
I. n. A misdirected throw or aim.Mry. 1919 T.S.D.C.:
What a mooch!
II. v. To miss a target (Mry. 1958).
[? Variant with extended meaning of Mudge.]
