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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KETCH, v. Rare. Sc. form of Eng. catch. See P.L.D. § 48.1.Cai. 1872 M. MacLennan Peasant Life 29:
“Ketch me gin ye can, lad!” And she slapped his shoulder with her hand, and fled towards her father.Uls. 1929 M. Mulcaghey Ballymulcaghey 17:
But at that minit didn't the dog's fut ketch on the baak.
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