Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PEESHRACH, n. A charm, superstition; a spell, an act of witchcraft.Arg. 1930:
She's foo o' peeshrachs. She'll put peeshrachs on ye.
