bourach

• IPA^(key): /ˈbuːrəx/

• From Scottish Gaelic buarach (“cow fetter”), attested in Scots since the 19th century.

• burroch (late 19th century), beeroch (20th century, Caithness)

bourach

1. a rope tied round the back legs of a cow to prevent it from kicking during milking.

bourach

1. to fetter

• From Scottish Gaelic bùrach (“digging; confusion, disorder”).

bourach

1. alternative form of boorach

• Scots clusterbourach