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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Lauch-,) Lachter, Laugher, n. [ME. (c 1410) and e.m.E laugher.] One who laughs or scoffs. —1603 Philotus § 127.
Ha ha, ha ha, ha ha, ha ha, The feind resaue the lachters [H. laughers] a [= all]
