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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†CURACHAN, n. A little coracle. See Currach, n.1 Gael.Arg. 1701 Analecta Sc. (Maidment 1834) 115:
Three score of foots in length, which was the exact length of the Curachan or Ship.

[Dim. form of Gael. curach, a boat.]

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