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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quench, Quense, n. [e.m.E. quenche, quinche (1561), e.m.E. and ME quince (14th c.), quynce, quence (Prompt. Parv.), orig. pl. of quine, quyne, Coyne n.] A quince. —1571 Leslie in Misc. Bann. C. III 149.
I … send sum quenchis to her [the Queen] to prove gif sho will have of them 1631 Buccleuch Household Bk. 22 Nov.
For quensis 2 dosson of them for meassis and net mugis
