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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sauchen, -in, adj. Also: saiching. [Sauch(e n.] a. Of (the) sallow or willow; specif. in describing the tree. b. Made of sallow or willow. c. In a place-name. d. fig. Like the willow, flexible and tough rather than rigid. —a. 1570 Strathblane Par. 322.
Southeist doun be the dyke of Gartchan to ane sauchin bus 1592 Breadalbane Ct. Bk. 38b.
For cutting of ane aischin trie and ane saiching tree —b. 1681 Blackness Customs 18b.
Seven dozen of nests of sauchen boxes —c. 1688 Wodrow Hist. (1721) II App. 201.
Sauchinford —d. fig. a1628 Carmichael Prov. No. 194.
A sauchin maister will overcom ane aikin servand
