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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Souching, vbl. n.2 [Souch v.2 Cf. also Souch n.2] ? Digging a ditch or drain; ? ploughing. —1669 Melrose Reg. Rec. II 244.
For 6 dayes souching [pr. fouching] to James Wauch