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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Kachepellar,) Ketchepillar, Kaichpellar, n. [f. Kachepele,n. Cf. Cachepeller.] A keeper of, or attendant at, a tennis-court (prec. b). —a1568 Dunb.) Bann. MS. 60 b/66. (?
Sa mony rakkettis, sa mony ketchepillaris 1636 Edinb. Test. 24 July.
George Thomesone, kaichpellar
