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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 2005 (SND, online supplement).
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Quotation dates: 1987-1990

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MOICH, adj. Daft, easily taken advantage of.wm.Sc. 1987 Duncan and Linda Williamson A Thorn in the King's Foot 82:
I'm silly, I'm moich — me, a learned blacksmith I cuid be well aff.Per. 1990 Betsy Whyte Red Rowans and Wild Honey (1991) 169:
'What is wrong with the nurse?' he asked.
'Ach, she is a poor moich creature,' Mother answered.

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