Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†MUSH, n.5 Also dim. mushik. A small person, usually a woman, of dark complexion and with a profusion of hair (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 116).
[Orig. obscure.? Cf. Mush, n.1, 5.]
