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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1602
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Paucht, v. [Cf. Pauchtie,a., from which this is perh. a back-formation.] tr. To fill with pride; to elate. — 1602 Lett. Jas. VI to Eliz. 145.
I ressaued your letter quhiche hath so pauchtid my hairte with contentment as nather my tongue nor my penne is able to expresse
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