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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Whak,) Watche, v. (Var. of Quhak v.) —a1538 Abell 63b.
Thair is ane certane causis that ane may be expellit fra his heritage … the ferd and he or sche watche thare fadir or modir to the deid
