spleuchan

or spleu·ghan

[ sploo-khuhn ]

noun

, Scot., Irish English.

1. a small pouch, especially for carrying tobacco or money.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spleuchan¹

First recorded in 1775–85, spleuchan is from the Scots Gaelic word spliùchan

Example Sentences

So, stooping to adjust them, out tumbled my spleuchan, it appears.

From Project Gutenberg

I'll wad the best quid in my spleuchan, ye hae been thinkin about Catherine Roberts, and o' your chance o' findin her single.

From Project Gutenberg