"curglaff" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} curglaff (uncountable)
  1. (Scotland, dialectal) The shock felt when one first plunges into cold water. Tags: Scotland, dialectal, uncountable
    Sense id: en-curglaff-en-noun-eNKgvwkZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Scottish English

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