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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1548-1549
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Soche pleuche, Sutch pleuch. (? Erron. for fotch-pleuch, cf. Fotchit adj. and quot. 1549 below and at Pleuch n. 5 (1).) — 1548–9 Treasurer's Accounts IX 274.
Every singill pleuche to furneis ane man and every soche pleuch to furneis tua men … to the beilding of the fort 1549 Carnwath Baron Ct. (SHS) lxii.
That … ilk fotch-pleuch [Reg. Privy C. sutch pleuch] furnisch twa men
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