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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1729
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¶TRUCHE-LYME, v. The first element appears to be a misreading for quick(e).Mry. 1729 Lord Elchies Letters (MacWilliam) 68:
If they will truche lyme the ground, as they promise, I would be far from grudging to give them encouragement.
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