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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Proch(e, v.² (? Var. of Broch(e v.¹ 3 (to drive or force so as to pierce), perh. influenced by Proch(ev.¹) —c1475 Wall. v 962.
The burly blaide … Throwch bayne and brawne it prochyt euirilkdeill