Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MOORAVICH, n. A stretch of sand dunes covered with bent grass (Arg.1 1930). Gael.
[Ir. muirbheach, sandy ground by the sea.]
