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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†MARCH, n.² Weaving: a lathe of wood which is connected with the treddles of a loom and, moving upon joints, exerts leverage upon the spring staffs and hence the heddle shafts (Sc. 1818 Sawers).Sc. 1807 J. Duncan Art of Weaving 90:
Below the heddles, are two sets of marches, consisting of four marches each, which are moveable at the centres F and I.