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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Echt, num. Var. of Eicht, Eght(e, replacing Sc. Aucht. [The usual form in mod. dial.] Eight. — 1603 Moysie 8.
Be the spaice of echt days 1614 Melrose P. 150.
Now thare is echt schottes discharged
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