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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Heicht, Heycht, adv. [Var. of Heich adv.] High. — 1513 Doug. II. viii. 13 (Sm.).
[They] Thair left hand heicht abufe thair heid can hald 1530 Lynd. Test. Pap. 542.
Quho was more heycht in honour elevate? 1558 Glasgow Prot. II. 59.
To superedifie upone his gavile swa he may be closit, be resoune he is heichtar biggit
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