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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quhisch, Quhiche, interj. (Echoic. Cf. e.m.E. whyssh v. to utter ‘whish’ (1518), to make a soft sibilant sound (1540), echoic in origin.) —1540 Lynd. Sat. 1920 (B).
Ȝe ladeis that list to pische … gife ȝour quhislecaw cry quhiche [Ch. quhisch] Stop in ane wisp of stray
