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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

TUSHILAGO, n. Also tushalagy (Sc. 1911 S.D.D.; Fif. 1946); tushylucky (Dmf. 1869 Science Gossip 28); tashalago (Ork. 1953); thisalaga (Bnff. 1940); tuslag (Sh. 1962 New Shetlander No. 60. 17). Sc. forms of the plant-name Tussilago, coltsfoot (Sc. 1778 A. Wight Present State Husbandry II. 232, Ags. 1924 J. M. Smith Nettles 7). Sometimes also applied to the butterbur, Petasites (I., ne., em.Sc.(a), Lnk., Rxb. 1973). See also Dishilago. [tʌʃɪ′legə]

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