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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1576-1598
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Hich, High, n.1[Var. of Heich n., with later assimilation to Eng. highe (1581). (Cf. Hicht n. 4 b).] — 1576 (1627) Bk. Univ. Kirk I. 359.
The Laigh of Marr and Garrioch, … the High of Marr and Garioch 1598 Reg. Great S. 355/1.
Discending fra the hich as the wynd and wedder scheris as the said burne rynnis north
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