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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1648-1649
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(Rechit,) Reachet, ppl. adj. [Reche v.] Only in stracht reachet = extending straight upwards, standing straight upright. — a1649 Drummond II 264/38.
Len me the voice that Boreas hath thé giuen, Stracht reachet pin, vhen he his blows redoubles
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"Rechit ppl. adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 15 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/rechit>
