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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cabroch(e, a. [? Gael. cabrach, f. cabar spar Caber.] Lean, scraggy. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. Flyt. 190.
Hir cair is all to clenge thy cabroch howis
