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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Feche, n. [e.m.E. feche (c 1530), fetch (1540), f. the vb.] A contrivance, scheme, trick. —1571 Sat. P. xxvii. 103.
Thairfoir thir forayne fechis sa foirse, That cachitt we be nocht with the eftir-clap 1591-2 Rob Stene 6.
Neiding na forder feche to noy thame, Bot to behald & not destroy thame
