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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Ethchete, n. [Var. of Eschete n. Cf. Ethchapev.] An escheat. — c1420 Wynt. vii. 2269.
Off the Byschapryke alsua, Hale he tuk in till ethchete Ib. 2781; etc.
The ethchetys off the lave To the lordys off that land he gave
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