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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tech(e, Teych(e, Teach(e, v.2 [Aphetic var. of Atteche v.] To summon (a person) to appear before a court of law. —1513 Selkirk B. Ct. (ed.) 22.
The inquest deliveris that … the persones that was befor … suld be techit and callit that day xv dayes to furthschaw in the said caus 1526 Selkirk B. Ct. (ed.) 82.
Wolle Trumbull … quhilk was teychit and comperit nocht 1550–1 Dundee B. Ct. II 43b (6 March).
Meriore Scrymgeour lauchfullie teachit to this present day … quha comperit nocht
