spleuchan


spleu·chan

noun \ˈsplü-ən, ˈsplyü-\

Definition of SPLEUCHAN

Scottish & Irish
: a pouch especially for tobacco or money

Origin of SPLEUCHAN

Scottish Gaelic spliùcan & Irish spliúchán
First Known Use: 1785

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