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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fauch, Fawch, a.1 [ME. falwe, falewe, OE. falu, fealo, by assimilation to a.2 Cf. Faw a.] Pale brown or reddish yellow. — 1513 Doug. vi. vi. 68.
Amang the fauch rispis harsk and star Ib. vii. Prol. 37.
The grond fadyt and fawch wolx all the feildis Ib. xii. Prol. 108.
Thar flowris, … Blanchit or brovne, fawch ȝallow mony ane
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