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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1375
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A-louch, adv. Cf. Alaw adv. and on law, Law a. 6 b. — 1375 Barb. xvi. 390 (E).
The lord of Douglas thidder ȝeid Quhen he wyst thai war ner cummand, And a louch on the ta hand Has hys archeris enbuschit he
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