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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

ROSSHOL(E), n. Also roshol. Gen. in pl.: the limber-holes or openings under the timbers of a boat which allow the water to run freely along the keel (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1968). [′rɔshɔl]

[Cf. Norw. dial. ræsehol, the hollow in a drainage channel, rås, channel for water, etc.]

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