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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1558-1596
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Bewich, v. [e.m.E. bewitch, ME. bewycche, biwiche, etc.] tr. To bewitch. — 1558-66 Knox II. 329.]
[He alledged that he was bewitched 1581 Hamilton in Cath. Tr. 74/11.
Being beuichit be the craftie inchantmentis … of sum particular men 1596 Criminal Trials I. ii. 400.
Testifeing hir, to haif tane ane clout fra Issobell Stewart, to bewich the said … Patrik
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