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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1660-1683
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Pitch, v. [f. as Picht v.] tr. To select; to pitch upon. Also pitch out, id. — 1660 Glasgow B. Rec. II. 441.
Ony wther able and godlie man … whom the said sessioune sall pitch to be the said sext minister 1683 New Mills Manuf. 51.
The master to pitch out six or eight peece … whyte cloath … for dyeing scarlett
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