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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kerche, n. [Var. of Curch(e n. Cf. ME. kerche (c 1430), keuerche (c 1430), reduced f. kerchef.] A kerchief. —1598 Elgin Rec. II. 69.
Archie Hay had a faise about his loynes and ane kerche about his face 1631 Reg. Privy C. 2 Ser. IV. 246.
[She] rave the haire out of her head [and] brunt the same with her kerches and mutches in the fire
