Carritches

/ˈkæɹɪtʃɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of carritch; multiple catechisms or religious instructional texts used in Scottish churches and schools.

Etymology

Plural of carritch, forming the standard Scots plural by adding -es to the singular form.

Kelly Says

Scottish schools had different versions of the carritch depending on which Protestant sect they followed—owning the 'right' carritch was often as important as owning a Bible.

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