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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Poch, Potch, n.1 [Origin unascertained; in the mod. dial. as potch, poach.] Appar. the fish, the poach, the armed bull-head or pogge. —1597 Household Bks. Jas. VI 14 April.
Twa dissoun pochis Ib. 17 April.
xxx potchis
