Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WEENACH, n. In phr. to give one the weenach, to disgust one (Cai. 1911 John o' Groat Jnl. (19 May)).
[Noun usage ad. Gael. uainich, to turn green, uaineachadh, turning green or sick-looking, uaine, green sickness.]