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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Laich, n.² var. of Laichn.¹ 1 or of Lech(e n. (Cf. Lache). — 1499 Echt-Forbes Chart. 86.
Fra thin throw the Wasdel and laich derek a grene strip callit the Bragacht 1595 Reg. Great S. 91/2.
Thairfra south to ane furd callit Cairtfurd or Cowfurd in ane laich quhilk lyis betwix the saidis landis of Newtoun of Banff and Balquhane