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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Beche, n. Also: betche, bich(e, bych(e, [ME. beche, OE. béce.] Beech. Also attrib. with burde, tre. 1513 Doug. ii. i. 6.
Of sawyn beche the ribbis forgyt was Ib. x. v. 35.
We beyn thy navy … Bowyt sum tyme of fyr and bych [Sm. bich] tre 1538 Treas. Acc. VIII. 160.
For ane half dosane of byche burdis; … Item, for thre biche burdis, iij s. 1597 Skene Verb. S. s.v. Pannagium.
Great store and abundance of mast, aike, betche, or vther trees