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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Querch(e, Queirch. Sc. var. of Curch(e n.1, a kerchief. Cf. Quirtch, Quersha. — a1400 Leg. S. ii 265.
And with the querch hid his face And sone wes hedit Ib. 278.
In his blud He wet the querch Ib. 295.
Querche 1623 Inverness Rec. II 162.
Four smal queirches, tua smal lyning ruffis [etc.]
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