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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dwerch, Duerch(e, n. Also: duergh, derch, dearch. [ME. dwergh, dwerȝe, OE. dweorh, dwerh. Cf. Dorche and Droich.] A dwarf. Also attrib. with wife.1498 Treas. Acc. I. 385.
To ane dwerch wife … , at the Kingis command, xiiij d. a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 79.
Ane duergh braydit about … Small birdis on broche Ib. 84. a1508 Kennedy Flyt. 33 (M).
Dreid, dirtin duerche [B. dearch], that thow hes disobeyit My coussing Quinting Ib. 395.
Duerche [B. derch], I sall ding thé
