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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

†SHAMLOCH, n. A farrow cow (Lnk. 1822 G. R. Kinloch MS.; w.Lth. 1825 Jam.).

[O.Sc. schamenlo, 1549, shamloh, a.1666, a cow that has not calved for two years. Cf. Gael. seamlach, a cow that gives milk without having her calf beside her.]

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