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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spotch, v. [ME and e.m.E. poke (Wyclif), poch (1528) with prothetic s. Also in the later dial. as spoach.] intr. To poach. —a1585 Polwart Flyt. 783 (T).
Vnhallat, peillit pallat, ryp wallat, quhen thow spotches [: boches]
