Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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CHEESER-STICK, n.comb. A long stick used to light the fuse in granite-quarry blasting (Kcb. 1950). [Orig. uncertain. Poss. for Chessart + stick, a long stick used to tighten a cheese-press.]
