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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Drich, Drych, v. Also: drech. [ME. drecche, dreche (c 1250).] tr. (and intr.) To delay. (Cf. Drychyng vbl. n.) —a1400 Leg. S. l. 818.
Of thir twa ches thé ane, … & lat me wit … , For thu sal drich me no mare 1461 Liber Plusc. 399.
The party neuir to be content, Bot drichit [v.r. drychyt] and delayit our fra yeir to yeris a1570-86 Maitl. F. xxxix. 214.]
[Bot drechis and delayis our
