spleuchan
or spleu·ghan
[ sploo-khuhn ]
nounScot., Irish English.
a small pouch, especially for carrying tobacco or money.
Origin of spleuchan
1First recorded in 1775–85, spleuchan is from the Scots Gaelic word spliùchan
Words Nearby spleuchan
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How to use spleuchan in a sentence
So, stooping to adjust them, out tumbled my spleuchan, it appears.
The Cruise of the Midge (Vol. II of 2) | Michael ScottI'll wad the best quid in my spleuchan, ye hae been thinkin about Catherine Roberts, and o' your chance o' findin her single.
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