Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶PLAUNSH, v. To walk with soaking-wet shoes, to make a squelching noise with the feet.Dmf. 1836 A. Cunningham Lord Roldan II. vi.:
I thought my shoon were fou o' water, but I see it's blood — look how I gae plaunshing.