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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lochan, n. Also: lochane, -en. [Gael. lochan dimin. of loch Loch n.] A little loch. —1670 Kirkcudbr. B. Rec. MS. 27 Apr.
[Settis the Suteis Lochan to Thomas Carsan, … the Langlochan to Jonnet McChesnie 1673 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Deeds I. 454.
With Germories Lochane … and the sach yeards and the wat rigs 1678 Ib. II. 55 (12 Feb.).]
On the Croft of Stepfurd, called the Lochan But 1682 Ib. 193 (8 June).
[The half of the saugh yard] lochen [and meadow which James Calland had]
