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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scutch, v.3 (17th c. Eng. (1611) scutch to strike with a stick or whip. ‘Of somewhat uncertain etymology’ (OED). Cf. Scutch v.1 and v.2) tr. —1629 Boyd Last. B. xlvii. The Battle of Newburn in
The Scots them scutcht both upon back and shoulder, Clusters of stroakes most fiercely on them fell
