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spleuchan

noun
spleu·​chan | \ ˈsplü-ḵən How to pronounce spleuchan (audio) , ˈsplyü-\

Definition of spleuchan

Scotland and Ireland
: a pouch especially for tobacco or money

First Known Use of spleuchan

1785, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for spleuchan

Scottish Gaelic spliùcan & Irish spliúchán

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