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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lach, v.3 [f. Lach(e a. Cf. Laiched ppl. a. and Law v.] tr. To lower, reduce in height. —1539–41 M. Works Acc. (ed.) 288.
To vi men lauborand and lachand the listis for ane wolkis wagis thrise and uthir thrise heichand the samyn