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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Switche, n. [e.m.E. swits (Shakespeare), swytche (?c1600) a riding whip; Switch v.] A blow from a thin stick. —1662 Melrose Reg. Rec. II 31.
[Stirling confessed giving Sownhouse] a switche with a wand
