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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1700+
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Hand-curcher, n. [Curshar, s.v. Courchair n.; cf. Handkercher.] = Hand-curchen. — 1701 Fam. Rose 389.
A silk handcurcher 1707 Household Bk. G. Baillie 16.
For a hand-curcher to May Minzies 1,9,0
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