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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Queych, irreg. var. of queif Quaif(f n. (coif, kind of cap), here pl. in sing. or coll. sense. — 1639 Aberd. Council Lett. II 153.
For stricking and beatting of Issobell Davidson … and stricking her queyches aff her heid
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