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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Foche, v. [? ME. foche (15th c.) var. of fache, feche, Feche v.] intr. To move away, depart. —1560 Rolland Seven S. 9219.
Quhair twa illis dois approche, I think it best fra the greitest to foche a1568 Scott ii. 106.
Thay band vp kyndnes in that toun, Nane fra his feir to foche 1573 Sat. P. xl. 42.
Riches and rent we ken dois not abyde, Bot flittis and fochis euer to and fra
