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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Furch, Furtch, n. [ME. forche (1486), fourche (a 1400), F. fourche.] The hindquarters of a deer. —1506 Treas. Acc. III. 339.
To … servandis [that] brocht tua furches to the King 1507 Ib. IV. 71.
To ane man … brocht … furches of deir to the king 1626 Black Bk. Taymouth 316.
Off wennysoun, vj furtches Ib. 318.
Off furches of deir, x
