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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Eschay, n. [Var. of Ischay n.] a. End of a period. b. Means of exit from land. —1489 Acta Conc. 113/2.
To complett fiften ȝeris … and the eschay of his terme [to be] at Witsounday 1514 Reg. Privy S. I. 388/2.
The landis of B … with commoun pasture, with eschay and entre and with al uther sindry commoditeis
