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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DACHEN, Dachin, Dauchin, v. Of wind: to lull or abate (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., dachin; 1914 Angus Gl., dachen). [′dɑxən]Sh.(D) 1899 J. Spence Folk-Lore 239:
Da wind haed dauchin'd a guid dael, an' muggled 'im inta a stumba o' weet daag.