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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1513-1515
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Fisch, Fysch, n.2 [F. fiche, f. ficher to fix: see Fiche v. In e.m.E. from 1666 as a nautical term; in the sense here defined recorded onlyfrom 1847.] A flat plate of iron used to strengthen a joint. —1513 Treasurer's Accounts IV. 485.
To Johne Kill, smyth, for … boltis to fyschis and uther boltis, carvell nalis [etc.] 1515 Rentale Dunkeld. MS. 207 b.
Pro confectione trium lie fischis ex vno frustro ferri
