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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nychlit, ? erron. for nych(t)it p.t. of Nich v. (to draw near to, fig. to touch or concern). —c1450-2 Howlat 276 (B).
Sen it nychlit [A. nechit] Nature thair alleris maistris
