spleuchan

noun

spleu·​chan ˈsplü-ḵən How to pronounce spleuchan (audio)
ˈsplyü-
Scotland and Ireland
: a pouch especially for tobacco or money

Word History

Etymology

Scottish Gaelic spliùcan & Irish spliúchán

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spleuchan was in 1785

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Cite this Entry

“Spleuchan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spleuchan. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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