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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Leiche, v. [Cf. Lach(e v.2 and Leach v.] intr. To lag, loiter. — 1567 G. Ball. 182.
The treuth will furth and will not leiche [: preiche, teiche, fleiche]
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