A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lench, n. [Cf. Lance n.2] ? A leap or bound. —1606 Birnie Kirk-b. xix. 37.
Jeroboams prophet … being preuented by death (as he was by the lyons lench) … should neuer see home nor ly in the common laire by a peaceable death
