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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Ethchowe, v. [Var. of eschow Eschew v. Cf. Ethchape.] tr. To avoid. —c1420 Wynt. viii. 1768.
Sic dowtis and peryllys till ethchowe All that schyltrum thai slw down
