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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Coddacheich, n. [Gael. codach (also gen. of cuid) part, oidhche night. Cf. Cuddech.] Provisions sufficient for one night's entertainment, as a payment to a superior. —1505 Exch. R. XII. 698.
Ballegrogane … assedatur … pro tribus marcis monete, et pro le coddacheich ut consuetum est, et le coddacheich sic solvitur [etc.]