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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dogleisch(e, n. Also: doig leich, doog leisch. [Dog n. 1.] A leash for a dog. a1508 Kennedy Flyt. 71.
With ane doig leich [M. dog leische] I schepe to gar thé schowt 1534 Treas. Acc. VI. 202.
For dog leschis and dog collaris 1567 Bamff Chart. 71.
Ane dogleische and tua collaris 1609 Skene Reg. Maj. ii. 12.
He may follow his hounds within the Kings forest, as farre as he may cast his horne or his dogleisch 1621 Edinb. Test. LI. 63 b.
Ane dossone of dogleisches 1685 Soc. Ant. LVIII. 354.
A doog leisch