Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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DOAL-SOOCH, n. in phr. doal sooch comin' doon the lum, said when anyone is beginning to sleep at the fire (Crm. 1916 T.S.D.C.). [Poss. Doal ( < Gael. Domhnall), Donald, + Souch, n., 5. See note to Doalie and cf. Willie Winkie.]
