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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scrotching, ppl. adj. [Scrotch v.] Scorching, burning. —1611-57 Mure Doomesday 206.
To the drunkard's parched throate, Justice doth scrotching drought allote, In floods of fire
