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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Keich-ball, n. [Altered var. of keitchepule Kachepele n.] The game of hand-tennis. — 1580 Kirkcudbr. B. Rec. 125.
That na personis play at the keich ball vpoun the freir kirk
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