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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chearch, n. [e.m.E. search, ME. sarche, var. of searce, sarce, OF. saas.] A sieve or riddle. —1609 Hilderstoun Silver Mines I. 241.
Fyve chearches with thair covertouris
