Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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THUMBAT, n. A wall hook for fixing sheet lead, a lead wedge (Sc. 1952 Builder (20 June) 943).
[From thumb, Thoum + Bat, n.1]
