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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1549
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Linche, n. [? Cf. ME. (1336–7) and e.m.E. liche, lych(e, litch: see Lek n.2 Cf. also Ludge n.] ? The leech of a sail (or ? put for: the leechline or martinet). — 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 41/19.
Hail the linche and the scheitis, hail the trosse to the ra
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