Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SOYCHAN, n. A puddle, ditch, gutter, drain (Rnf. c.1850 Crawfurd MSS. (N.L.S.) S.121).
[Phs. an altered dim. form of Sheuch.]