Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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FEECHUM, n. A kettle-holder for protecting the hands from the heat (‡Abd. 1955). [′fiəm] [Deriv. of Feech, int. Cf. Feech, n.2, Feicham.]
