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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SEALCH, n. A blackhead or comedo in the skin; “a small bunion” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 424).Gall. 1904 E.D.D.:
Jock was ill to shave, his face fu' o' sealchs.

[A reduced altered form of selkhorn s.v. Shilcorn, q.v.]

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