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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hench(e, Hensh, late var. (as in the mod. dial.) of Hanch(e n. (haunch). — 1564 Crim. Trials I. 437.
He … woundit the said Mr. Archibald, with ane speir in at his henche 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 248.
My lord Regent … wes schote … throw the flank and aboue the henche 1600 Crim. Trials II. 156.
My lord fell on his henche and elbo 1658 R. Moray Lett. 3 Jan.
For wild fancy I suppose I may be hench point high with yourself 1662 Highland P. III. 17.
Ane uthyr [mark was found] up her hensh Ib. 18.
A spreit … griped her about the left hench