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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1534-1605
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Droich, Droch, n. Also: droiche, droych, droigh; droche. [Variant of Dwerch n. Cf. Dorche.] A dwarf. 1534 Treasurer's Accounts VI. 200.
To Maister Johnne, droich, in almous 1534 Ib. 201.
To Johne Dowle, droych 1539 Treasurer's Accounts VII. 151.
vij elnis … of lycht blew purpure welvot to be ane goun to Jane the Frenche droche a1568 Bannatyne MS 118 b.
Ane little interlud of the droichis part of the play a1568 Ib. Index.
Callit the drochis pairt of the play a1605 Montg. Flyt. 64 (T).
Go, sey thy science; do, droche [v.r. droigh] quhat thow dow 1595 Duncan Appendix.
Pumilio, … a droch; nanus
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