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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ochane, interj. and n. [North. ME. oghane (a 1400), oghwayne, e.m.E. o hone (once, c 1604), Sc. and Ir. Gael. ocha(i)n, ochoin. In the mod. dial. appar. only Sc.] An exclamation of sorrow: Alas! —a1500 Henr. Test. Cress. 541.
Quhen scho, ouircome with siching sair & sad, With mony cairfull cry and cald ochane, Now is my breist with stormie stoundis stad
