Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶CATOCHTEEN, n. A kind of woven material, poss. a sort of drill.Sc. 1777 Edb. Advertiser (15 July):
Catochteens, Maccoronies for riding breeches, Shalloons and Fustians.
[Poss. an invented word from Cottoush, Cartoush, q.v. + -teen as in velveteen, etc.]