"spleuchan" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spleuchans [plural]
Etymology: From Goidelic/Scottish Gaelic spliuchan. Etymology templates: {{der|en|cel-gae}} Goidelic, {{der|en|gd|spliuchan}} Scottish Gaelic spliuchan Head templates: {{en-noun}} spleuchan (plural spleuchans)
  1. (Scotland) A pouch, as for tobacco or money. Tags: Scotland Categories (topical): Bags Synonyms: speuchan, spleughan

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