Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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BROLLACHAN, n. The razor-shell, Mya truncata.Arg. c.1835 Proc. Philosoph Soc. Gsw. XXX. 46:
The Anachan and Brollachan They love the Mussel-ebb.
[Ad. Gael. breallachan, id.]