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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Tuiche powder,) Twich powder, n. [e.m.E. towchepoudre (1497).] Gun powder. Only attrib. with horn, the horn used to supply the gun powder to the touch-hole of a cannon. —1508 Treas. Acc. IV 137.
For double gilting of the kingis twich powdir horn
