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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Lich,) Lych, a. [South. and midl. ME. form, used in place of Sc. Like a.] Likely, probable. — c1400 Troy-bk. ii. 1046.
Anthenore that wele gan se Hyme of Agamenone to be Impungned and of vtheres sere Of Gregeois, as lych was but were