Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶TRUTCHIE, n. A term of affection applied to a cow.Slg. 1806 G. Galloway Nelson 23:
Hail, welcome sonsie, trutchie Hawkie, That cleans the saul o' sadness.
