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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1438
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Hurching, vbl. n. [Late ME. hurchyn v. to collide.] A violent collision. — ?1438 Alex. ii. 4614.
Of bodeis, armes and breistis braid, And heidis, sik ane hurching maid [F. se sont entre-hurté]
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