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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tache, n. [ME and e.m.E tache (15th c.), tach (1535), OF tache.] A piece of timber to which the slates on a roof are secured. — 1556–7 Edinb. Old Acc. I 228.
[Slating of mills] for iij daillis to be tache, ix s.