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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cach(e)kow, n. [Cache v.2, Cow n.] ? A cow-catcher, cattle-pounder. —1513 Doug. viii. Prol. 136.
Sum wald be cowrt man, sum clerk, and sum a cachkow [Sm. cachekow]
