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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lauchtane, Lawchtane, a. [MIr., mod. Ir. lachtna grey, dun, blay (Dinneen), Sc. Gael. lachdunn dun, tawny, swarthy, dingy, khaki, homespun grey (Dwelly).] a. Of a garment: Dull coloured, grey. b. Of the skin or complexion: Livid, discoloured. —1375 Barb. xix. 672.
A lawchtane [E. lauchtane] mantill than hym by Lyand apon the bed he saw c1500-c1512 Dunb. Flyt. 102 (M).
Vane vagabund … Laythlie and lousie als lauchtane as ane leik a1570-86 Maitl. F. lix. 15.
My ruby cheikis wes reid as rone, Ar leyn and lauchtane as the leid
