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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Duché, n. Also: dwché, duchie. [ME. duchie, duché (late 14th c.), OF. duché(e.] A duchy. — c1420 Wynt. vi. 743.
The Dwché of Normawndy Than fyrst to state ras halyly Ib. vii. 195.
This Robert … A part sawld off hys duché For a gret sowme off moné 1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 27.
His vncle … wes willing … to haif enterit him … in possessioun of the Duchie of York
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